This research is aimed at developing an Indonesian course-books integrated with the materials for life skill education (LSE). It can support effective learning through literacy models and results qualified book on Indonesian language learning. By applying Fenrich’s method on development model (1997) include five phases of analysis, planning, constructing, developing, and implementation, analysis was carried out by focusing on the synergy of the basic competence (BC) compared to the competency of general life skill (CGLS) and the students learning needs. The research was conducted at Sekolah Alam Insan Mulia or SAIM (Insan Mulia School of Universe) Junior High School in Surabaya as a case of study. The research data consists of information about the validity of the course-books, the applicability of the lesson unit, teacher’s activities, student’s activities, student’s responses, completeness of the learning outcomes, and information about field barriers during the course-books implementation. By developing and enriching sense of literacy in Indonesian learning textbooks, numerous positive impacts could be achieved.