Comic Strips: An Assessment Tool in Enhancing Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 7 students of Wenceslao Trinidad Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is regarded as somewhat dull because today's generation gets this philosophy from movies. In fact, studying literature can assure intellectual stimulation even at the beginning stages of learning. Comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading. Without comprehension, reading is simply following words on a page from left to right while sounding them out. However, there are different factors that affect the comprehension skills of the students. In usual classroom scenarios, students experience difficulties in comprehension when it comes to reading a selection. Therefore, the researchers conducted the research to determine the efficacy of comic strip in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of Grade 7 students at Wenceslao Trinidad Memorial National High School.

METHODS

The study used an experimental method of research wherein the researchers manipulated one or more variables, controlled and measured any change in other variables.

RESULTS

This study proved that the comprehension level of the students using the traditional way of reading was low. However, the comprehension level of the students using comic strips was high. The comic book is suitable and within the needs of the learners and it can be an effective tool in improving the comprehension of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The study revealed that the students found reading using comics strip interesting. The respondents claimed that it is relevant as they agreed that a comic strip is a perfect tool for them to be more creative in reading. This research was confined to the investigation of the effectiveness of comic strip in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of Grade 7 students of Wenceslao Trinidad Memorial National High School.