Developing Canva-Based Narrative Writing Materials Incorporating Karo Local Legends for Grade X Students

Abstract

This study developed Canva-based narrative writing teaching materials incorporating Karo local legends for Grade X students at SMAN 1 Sinembah Tanjung Muda Hilir. Employing the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) research and development model, the study addressed a critical pedagogical gap between Kurikulum Merdeka expectations and available classroom resources. The product featured two learning units The Legend of Lau Kawar and The Legend of Si Beru Dayang structured around the Writing Process Approach. Expert evaluations yielded “Very Valid” categories with scores of 90% from the material expert, 94% from the language expert, and 94% from the media expert. Furthermore, classroom implementation involving 29 students and the English teacher demonstrated exceptional practicality, achieving a 90.00% rating from the teacher and an average of 90.41% from the students, categorized as “Very Practical.” These findings indicate that integrating local cultural content, digital design platforms, and scaffolded writing stages provides an effective, culturally responsive supplementary resource for EFL narrative writing instruction.