1.1. Background of the Study
English is known as a common language used all over the world, especially in the field of education (Rao, 2019). In the Indonesian education system, English is applied in Curriculum 2013 which English become a compulsive subject which is taught in Junior High School. Learning English is essential for Indonesian students.
Therefore, in learning English, students must be able to learn four skills such as reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Reading is considered a key skill to be used in collaboration at school and throughout life (Amin, 2019). This is because, to seek information and gain knowledge, reading English books is a must and is often used as the language of instruction (Sultana, 2021).
Reading is defined as an interactive process in which readers form meaning from a text by applying effective reading strategies (Gilakjani & Sabouri, 2016). Reading is one of the main sources of knowledge and it is also the basis of self- formation to acquire knowledge (Naibaho, 2022). Furthermore, Reading aims to understand the text being read, and the content provides meaning for the reader (Neugebauer &
Blair, 2020). Therefore, reading becomes a way to happiness for someone because reading trains skills in critical thinking in every individual, and reading fosters a sense of caring.
Reading comprehension is the ability of individuals to process and understand the content of texts where they can process and gain knowledge from
what they have read (Syamsu & Agussalim, 2020). However, understanding English texts is more complex in terms of their importance in an educational environment (Efendy & Sulistyo, 2019). In the learning process, it is often found that reading problems are found to be deficiencies in vocabulary, the use of inappropriate grammar, and reading techniques that are rarely known by students (Davoudi and Yousefi, 2015).
Based on an observation at SMP N 10 Tanjungpinang, an English teacher of the ninth grade stated that the students lack of media to evaluate students' ability to read so that students did not have feedback on their learning and additional support.
Inadequate worksheet design where existing worksheets did not meet the needs of students. Which results in confusion for students and hinders their ability to understand the text. Finally, students found it difficult to understand the content of the text where the content is too complex, or used language that is unfamiliar to students could make it difficult for them to understand the text.
In this research, the researcher developed the worksheet. There are some reasons the researcher developed a worksheet. First, worksheets can assist students remember what they've learned. In addition, students can improve their comprehension and retention of content, especially when it comes to reading skills.
Second, worksheets may be used to diversify learning and fulfill the various requirements of students. Worksheets can be used to challenge advanced learners or to give more help to struggling students. Third, worksheets provide students with chances for individual practice, which can assist improve students’
confidence and responsibility for their own learning. Finally, worksheets can be used as a sort of evaluation to check students' comprehension of the topic. Worksheets may give teachers with important insight on what students have learned and where they may need extra assistance.
Based on the problem above, the researcher became interested in and attempted to developed learning media for students' reading using worksheets with the research title “Developing Students' Reading Worksheet on Report Text for Ninth Grade".
Therefore, the researcher conducted Research and Development (RnD) by adapting ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). It is hoped that this media could be used for teachers and students.
1.2. Identification of the Problem
Based on the background of the study, the researcher identified some problems namely the students lack of media to evaluate students' ability to read so that students do not have feedback on their learning and additional support. Inadequate worksheet design where existing worksheets did not meet the needs of students.
Which results in confusion for students and hinders their ability to understand the text. Finally, students found it difficult to understand the content of the text where the content is too complex, or used language that was unfamiliar to students could make it difficult for them to understand the text.
1.3. Research Question
Based on the identification of the problem above, in this study, the researcher identified the research question as follows: “How will the students’ reading worksheet be developed on report text for the ninth grade?"
1.4. Purpose of the study
This study aimed to develop a student's reading worksheet on report text for ninth grade.
1.5. Specification of product
1. The worksheet was printed paper sheet.
2. The content of the worksheet contained a report text and some questions about the content of the text based on which it was customized according to student needs.
3. The worksheet can be used as teaching material by English teachers in junior high school and can be accessed independently as additional practice.
1.6. Significances of the Study 1.6.1 Theoretical Significance
This research is expected to enrich theory and become further insight dealing with developing reading worksheets for ninth graders on report text.
1.6.2 Practical Significances
This study would be beneficial for teachers, students, and other researchers. They are as follows:
1. For the student
This result of this study can be useful to improve students’ reading skill ninth grade.
2. For the teacher
This study was useful for teaching English. They can used the worksheet as learning media, especially for reading.
3. For the researcher
For other researchers, it can be used as optional knowledge in further research on the same development.
1.7. Limitation of Study
1. Worksheet focused on students’ reading comprehension.
2. The content of worksheet is report text.
3. Worksheet was developed based on the curriculum 2013 for ninth grade.
4. Worksheet was used at school.
5. Worksheet was developed according to students’ need analysis.
1.8. Definition of Key Terms
1.8.1 Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is an activity carried out to understand the meaning of the text.
1.8.2 Worksheet
Worksheet is a piece of paper containing questions or tasks for students given by the teacher to students in print out form
1.8.3 Report Text
Report text is a type of text that presents information about something general in nature that explains the details of an object.
