Proposed Revitalized Reading Comprehension Activities for Grade Five

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension is a problem with some students. They can pronounce or read words but when asked about what they read, they seem to be clueless and unable to answer.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was employed by this study; test and Phil -IRI GST results were used in gathering the needed data and information to make a proposal to revitalize reading comprehension activities for Grade 5, made use of 247 pupils and 7 teachers as respondents from Grade 5 at Lemery Pilot Elementary School. Researcher made test and Phil -IRI GST results functioned as the instruments in collecting evidences.

RESULTS

The teachers and students of Lemery Pilot Elementary School assessed their reading comprehension ability in literal, interpretative, inferential and evaluative. The level of reading comprehension of more than half of Grade V pupils are considered in frustration level in literal, interpretative, and evaluative comprehensions while considered in independent level in inferential comprehension. The contributory factors on pupils reading skills are identified as having no habit of reading the newspapers, articles, novels and other books; lack of interest in developing the skill; and have not taught of any of the different types of reading skills for the better comprehension of the text. A revitalized reading comprehension activity is constructed to enhance the level of reading comprehension of Grade V pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The pupils need to be exposed to different teaching methods and strategies in reading to uplift their performance in reading and to enhance their confidence to read independently. The reading profile of this study should be considered as a basis of the school stakeholders to assess the reading performance of the pupils. The proposed revitalized reading comprehension activities is recommended to further enhance the reading performance of the participants.