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This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the use local wisdom in reading worksheets in English language learning. The research method used is sequential explanatory mixed method. The subjects of this research were 36 students in class X-H at State Senior High School 2. This research instrument uses quantitative data (questionnaires) as the main data then complemented by qualitative data (interviews and documentation). The results of the student questionnaire show that in the perceiver category, it achieved a score of 74% with each sub-indicator has the following scores: comfort 78% (very high), confidence 78% (very high), motivation 76% (very high), interest 78% (very high), positive experience 80% (very high) and negative experience 51% (high). This shows that students’ internal factors, such as attitudes, interests, and learning experiences, supported the effectiveness of the worksheets. In target category, it achieved score of 76% (very high) each sub indicator has the following scores: newness 72% (high), movement 81% (very high), changes 76% (high) and closeness 76% (very high). it was concluded that the target aspect of local wisdom–based reading worksheets was perceived positively by students, as the worksheets successfully presented novelty content, encouraged active student movement, supported positive learning changes, and provided materials that were close and relevant to students’ daily lives. in the situation category, it achieved score 70% (high) each sub-indicator has the following scores: interaction 81% (very high) and learning atmosphere 58% (very high). This show that the learning situation created through the use of local wisdom–based reading worksheets generally supports effective learning, as reflected by very high student interaction and a positive learning atmosphere. Based on these results, this study showed that students have positive perceptions of utilizing local wisdom in reading worksheets based on the indicators of perceiver, target, and situation.