289 _______________________________________________________ DOI : https://doi.org/10.33258/birle.v2i3.373 Development of Reading Materials Environment-Based in VII Grade Students of Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Kuala, Indonesia Abram Thiofilus Sitepu 1 , Mutsyuhito Solin 2 , Arif Rahman 2 1 Master Student in State University of Medan (Unimed), Medan, Indonesia 2 Lecturer in State University of Medan (Unimed), Medan, Indonesia abram.aditian@gmail.com Abstract : This study aims is to find out the development of reading material by using environment base in Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Kuala. The research study used quantitative method by using sample in VII grade student Data with total 160 students from 5 clasess. The result show multiple intelligences based writing modules is more effective in improving student learning outcomes, this is indicated by the learning outcomes of students who are taught to use a module developed which is higher by 2460 with an average of 76.75% compared to the average value of students using 2220 textbooks. an average of 69.12%. Keywords : development; reading material; environment-based I. Introduction Indonesian languange is a subject that can support the success of students in learning other knowledge that taught in school. In order to be more meaningful, learning Indonesian must be tailored to the interests, abilities and needs of students and their environment so that the potential in students can develop. Reading is a person's process in reconstructing a message. By optimizing students' reading skills, Indonesian children will not experience lagging with other countries. Based on PIRLS of 2012 for Reading Rating Scale 2012, Indonesia was ranked 64th out of 65 countries. The differences in ability of each individual get the teacher to engage in terms of student learning details. Teacher pedagogical competence in terms of guiding the understanding of a reading is urgently needed. Piaget (in Majid, 2015:9) stated that each child has its own way of interpreting and adapting to its living environment. In the world of education, books are an important part of supporting the survival of education. With the existence of adequate textbooks the implementation of learning-teaching activities becomes more fluid. The teacher can perform his duties at maximum with the help of books. Likewise students, knowledge gained will be more meaningful in the presence of a mix of sciences from teachers and books. Hence, the existence of quality teaching materials is important in assisting teachers and students in educational activities. Muslich (2010:21) states that teaching materials are said to have positive terms when (1) can expand child insight, (2) add new knowledge, (3) guide constructive thinking, (4) direct creativity, (5) foster good moral, social, and religious attitudes, and (6) demand toward a more self-sufficient life. The Indonesian subject is divided into four skills. The four skills are reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each of those skills is further divided into a group of language and literature. In learning-teaching activities, however, reading skills have not been maximal. It can be seen from the results of the PIRLS survey for Reading Rating Scale 2012, Indonesia was ranked 64th out of 65 countries. In addition, students only refuse when given assignments by the teacher. A book is needed that is able to integrate basic competencies based on the environment in order to streamline the time of teaching and learning activities. With the existence of teaching materials for reading comprehension based on environment students will obtain the full knowledge and skills so that learning will become more meaningful. Meaning means that in integrated learning, students will be able to understand the concepts they learn