Developing A Storybook to Support English Literacy Practice for Fourth Grade Students

Luh Putu Tika Mizuno; Putu Kerti Nitiasih; Luh Gede Eka Wahyuni

Authors

Luh Putu Tika Mizuno Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Putu Kerti Nitiasih Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Luh Gede Eka Wahyuni Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Keywords:

English literacy, storybook development, primary school students, local culture, Merdeka Curriculum

Abstract

This study aimed to develop an English storybook to support English literacy practice for fourth-grade students at SDN 3 Sepang, Buleleng, Bali, where limited learning resources and teachers’ restricted English proficiency reduce the effectiveness of literacy activities. The study employed a design and development research approach using the ADDE model, which consists of needs analysis, design, development, and evaluation stages. Data were collected through document analysis, semi-structured interviews with teachers, and expert and user evaluations using validated instruments. The needs analysis identified a strong need for storybooks that are culturally relevant, visually attractive, linguistically simple, and aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum. Based on these findings, a printed English storybook was developed by integrating local cultural context, simple vocabulary, repetitive sentence structures, and supportive illustrations to enhance reading comprehension and basic grammar learning. The quality of the developed storybook was evaluated by English education experts and primary school teachers. The evaluation results showed that the storybook reached an excellent quality level, with an overall mean score of 4.6 out of 5, particularly in curriculum alignment, vocabulary development, usability, and student engagement. These findings indicate that the developed storybook is a feasible and effective supplementary medium for supporting English literacy practice in primary schools, especially in settings with limited instructional resources.

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