Background of the Problem

B. Identification of the Problem

From the observation in senior high school, several problems related to the writing skill are found. There are some problems which are related to the needs of developing the learning materials. However, these problems are eliminated and chosen in limitation of the problem and will be discussed in the next part of this research. The first problem is that there is an inappropriate scope of writing materials. Curriculum 2013 has described the appropriate and standardized writing materials for tenth grade students, but some of the writing materials do not suitable with the students’ needs based on the classroom observation. Thus, learning writing for tenth grade students does not enhance their writing ability, because the materials do not fit in with the target needs. The second problem is dealing about the time limitation in the writing activity. Most of the teachers assume that the learning activity will spend more time in doing writing tasks, because they think that the students cannot create an idea spontaneously. Therefore, the English writing skill is rarely taught in the class. The last problem is about the inadequate writing materials. In the English coursebook by Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, the book has provided four skills activities in every chapter of the coursebooks, however the development of the writing skill is not as good as other skills. Consequently, the students cannot increase their writing ability, since there is no plenty writing materials.

C. Limitation of The Problem

After analyzing what are identified in the identification of the problem, it can be concluded that there are some problems such as an inappropriate scope of writing materials, the limitation of time in writing activity and an inadequate writing materials. Thus, this research focuses on developing supplementary writing learning materials based on the Task-Based Language Teaching for the tenth grade students of senior high school.

D. Formulation of The Problem

Based on the previous discussions, the research problems can be formulated as follows: 1. What are the target needs in writing skill for the tenth grade students of senior high school? 2. What are the learning needs in writing skill for the tenth grade students of senior high school? 3. What are the good characteristics of English supplementary writing materials that suitable for the tenth grade students of senior high school?

E. Objectives of the Development

Based on the limitation of the problem above, the study has some objectives that cope the students and English materials. Those objectives are: 1. To describe the target needs of the writing materials of the tenth grade students of senior high school. 2. To describe the learning needs of the writing materials of the tenth grade students of senior high school. 3. To design the appropriate supplementary writing materials for the tenth grade students of senior high school.

F. Specification of The Product

The results of the products are in the form of : 1. Course Grid 2. Study Guide 3. Student Supplementary Coursebook

G. Significances of The Development

This research is expected to give some contributions to the English teaching and learning as follows: 1. For English teachers This learning materials can be used as the reference to improve the creativity in developing the writing materials. The teachers can also use this materials in the learning process. 2. For the students The results of the research hopefully will be useful for students in their English learning process. 3. For other researchers The result of the research can be a reference for other researchers who want to develop writing materials based on Task-Based Language Teaching.