I'm Reading-Instructional Materials in Reading for Grade Ii Struggling Readers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to determine the reading ability of the Grade II pupils, know the factors affecting the reading skills and develop instructional materials to enhance the reading ability of 195 Grade II struggling readers.

METHODS

The study made use of a single group experimental design. Researchers utilized the IM-Reading Program with two levels of performances measured using pre-test and post-test results. This made use of 195 Grade II struggling readers currently enrolled at San Gabriel II Elementary School. They were selected through PHIL-IRI result.

RESULTS

Findings revealed that after the implementation of the 12-day reading program using the developed instructional materials (IM Reading), the respondents exhibited a significant increase in scores in reading sentences with CVC patterns, sentences with diphthongs, and sentences with a consonant blend. During the evaluation of the IM's, it was noted that developmentally appropriate instructional materials helped in enhancing the reading skills of struggling readers.

DISCUSSIONS

The majority of the pupils were instructional but most of them were at the frustration level. Thus, IM Reading was developed. There was an increase in the post-test after undergoing IM Reading. It was confirmed that the developed IM's are appropriate.