Improving the Reading Abilities of Grade I Pupils in the Bawi Elementary School SY: 2018-2019 through the Project KLM (Keep Learners in Memorizing) Dolch Basic Sight Words

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researchers will conduct this research because of the alarming result of the Teacher made Pre-reading Assessment wherein 41 pupils identified as non-reader and 20 pupils as very slow. This study will focus on the reading ability of the Grade One pupils in Bawi Elementary School. It limits on the extent of performance of pupils in terms of reading letters, basic sight words and sentence. In order to exercise a discrete process in the conduct of this research, only 96 Grade One pupils will be involved.

METHODS

This research uses descriptive method approach and determines if the suggested strategies, techniques and activities described in Project KLM will be effective in reading among Grade I pupils. The researcher used focus group discussion and interview. Also, data gathering tools such as printed reading materials were used to attained the objectives of this study. Printed reading materials containing Dolch Basic Sight Words will be prepared, distributed and evaluated to identify the reading ability of the pupils.

RESULTS

Based on my study, the difficulties encountered by pupils are poor study habits and lack of cooperation of parents. To improve the said difficulties, different strategies are provided like printed reading materials containing Dolch Basic Sight Words, flashing different basic sight words in their free time, and partnership with their parents in monitoring their reading at home by checking and providing them monitoring tools to improve the Oral Reading performance of Grade I pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher concluded that Project KLM (Keep Learners in Memorizing) Dolch Basic Sight Words has improved pupils reading abilities.