Developing English Writing Material in Recount text based on Blended Learning for Grade X Computer Network Engineering

This study aims to develop English writing material for grade X Computer Network Engineering at SMK Negeri 2 Binjai based on Blended Learning. This study was conducted by Research and Development study (R & D) Design through six phases; gathering information and data, analyzing the data, designing new material, validating by expert, revising and final product. It was conducted at SMK Negeri 2 Binjai in grade X, Computer Network Engineering Department students which is consist of 34 Students. The instrument of collecting data was observation, questionnaires, interview. Based on the data, I has gotten that from the students book material in writing material are not appropriate with their major or needs. Then, there is writing material that should be developed based on syllabus and their need. the appropriate of blended learning can be a solution for students to having a critical thinking. It also about the ways of applied technology in learning English especially in writing material. In analyzing students need, the questionnaires
distributed for 34 students and also conducting the interview to the teacher. After the material has been design, the writing material has finished. The product have been validated by expert. The result show 86,1% from the English lecturer and 90,7 % From English teacher. It means that the writing material book for Computer Network Engineering Department are categorized as “relevant” for the students at SMKN 2 Binjai.