ENGLISH TEXTBOOK USED IN SEVENTH GRADE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY ADDING PICTURE SERIES

Abstract

The aim of this research was to develop English textbook by adding picture series. The research design used was research and development (R&D). The subjects of this research were 21 students in seventh grade of junior high school in MTs Ar Roihan Lawang. The procedure of developing the textbook was done through six steps: need analysis, developing material, expert validation, revision of the product, tryout, and final product. The researcher developed the English textbook based on the questionnaires and interviewed the English teacher. There were three experts as the validators. The first expert focused on the design, and the second one was on language use and content. After having validation and suggestions from the experts, the researcher revised the English textbook and conducted the tryout of the English textbook in seventh grade of junior high school of MTs Ar Roihan Lawang in order to know the students’ interest and response for product. It means that the English textbook did not need to be revised. It was concluded that the English textbook was more interesting because it was added with some picture series and animation. Besides, it would be relevant to the material and enjoyble or appropriate with the students level.

Keywords: English Textbook, Picture Series