Proposed Revitalized Reading Comprehension Activities for Grade 2 Under the K to 12 Curriculum

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research is an attempt to improve the comprehension level of Grade Two pupils in Lemery Pilot Elementary School. The said students had a low comprehension level as revealed by the result of an assessment given to them.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research wherein the respondents were the 45 Grade Two pupils in the school during the school year 2017-2018. A researcher-constructed questionnaire was utilized to gather important data relative to the study. To substantiate the data gathered, she also made use of interviews and observations. The results were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted using ranking and weighted mean.

RESULTS

Poor word recognition and comprehension were the recognized main factors affecting the reading comprehension of the pupils. it was also revealed that their memory of the different characters in the story are their basis in reading comprehension. It is instead the interaction between the text read and the reader's various sources that determine the amount and type of comprehension that take place.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher believes that if the proposed revitalized reading comprehension activities will be used, their comprehension level will be improved. It is therefore recommended that revitalized reading comprehension be rolled out in the school for the general welfare of the community.