AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH TEXTBOOK “BAHASA INGGRIS” FOR THE TENTH GRADE

Abstract

Textbook is a media that are used during teaching and learning  process in school. The use of textbook is closely related to the curriculum that is being used. This research is aimed to analyze does the textbook “Bahasa Inggris” for the tenth grade of Senior High School conforms to the 2013 curriculum and what are the strengths and weaknesses of the textbook. This research was conducted using descriptive-qualitative method. The object of this research was the textbook entitled “Bahasa Inggris” for the tenth grade of Senior High School. The reseacher used checklist sheets adapted from BSNP and Brown (2001) to gather the data. The data were analyzed qualitatively and using descriptive method. The research result showed that the textbook conforms to the 2013 curriculum by fulfilled the indicator of the completeness and the depth of material adapted from BSNP assessment sheet. In the completeness of material, the textbook contains interpersonal and transactional expression and functional text. In the depth of material, the textbook contains exposure, retention, production, and extention. Furthermore, the textbook has 5 strengths. Nevertheless, the textbook also has 2 weaknesses. In conclusion, the textbook conforms to the 2013 curriculum, and have both strengths and weaknesses. It is suggested that teachers can use other sources to complete the weaknesses of this book such as audio recording for listening practice and supplemantary material to assist teaching activity.