Developing English Writing Materials of Descriptive Text Based on Scientific Approach for Grade X Multimedia Students at SMKN 1 Dolok Masihul

The aim of this study was to develop writing materials of descriptive text as
supporting learning for grade X multimedia students at SMKN 1 Dolok Masihul.
The research was conducted by using Research and Development which is
adapted from Borg, Gall and Gall (2003). The data was taken from the
observation, questionnaires, and interview. The materials were validated by an
English lecture and an English teacher by using validation sheets which is adapted
from BSNP. The data were collected by using descriptive analysis. The result of
this study shows that: (1) the existing materials do not support the students study
program because the topics of the materials are still general, (2) relevant writing
materials are needed by students in vocational school especially in multimedia
study program. The materials are designed by using Scientific Approach, (3) the
developed writing materials by using Scientific Approach has been validated with
the score 3.60 from the first expert and 3.53 from the second expert which is in
the range of 3.50 <