DEVELOPING THE ELEVENTH GRADERS’ READING COMPREHENSION MATERIAL UTILIZING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODEL
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Reading Comprehension, Project-Based Learning, 4D ModelAbstract
This study developed reading comprehension materials for eleventh graders at SMA Negeri 1 Moro’o through a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach, emphasizing explanation texts. The research, conducted using the 4D R&D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate), addressed students’ challenges with limited vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and low engagement in reading. Data were collected via classroom observation, interviews, and questionnaires, followed by expert validation, product revision, small-group trials, Classroom Action Research (CAR), and evaluation. The needs analysis indicated that 78.6% of students struggled with unfamiliar vocabulary, 75% with sentence complexity, and 89.3% preferred collaborative learning. The developed materials achieved a 95% feasibility rating, while students’ test scores ranged from 70–100, meeting the KKM. Learners responded positively, highlighting the materials’ readability, contextual relevance, interactivity, and practicality. The product proves effective for teaching explanation texts in senior high schools and serves as a supplementary resource aligned with the 2013 Curriculum (K13). This study’s originality lies in producing validated, genre-specific, and student-centered reading resources integrated with PjBL, advancing prior research by not only applying the model but also generating contextual, engaging, and innovative instructional materials that enhance comprehension and active participation.
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