SPARK: A Study on the Effectivity in English Subject of Grade 7and Grade 9 Students in Anuling National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Effectivity of Sustainable Practical Approach for Reading for Kids or SPARK in English subject of Grade 7 and Grade 9 students. SPARK is a reading intervention that utilizes textbooks and questions used by the teachers to improve the reading skills of the students especially the reading comprehension. This study was all about the reading skills and reading comprehension of Grade 7 and Grade 9 students in Anuling National High School who had undergone SPARK.

METHODS

The researchers selected 15 students that are in the frustration level that answered the survey questionnaire made by the researchers, the researchers used close-ended questionnaire to easily identify the answer of the respondents.

RESULTS

Based on the data analysis gathered by the researchers, through SPARK, the reading skills of the students were enhanced, the reading comprehension improved, and the students’ familiarity in vocabulary words had developed.

DISCUSSIONS

The recommendation of the researchers is given to the future researchers, students, and teachers. To the future researchers, conduct study about SPARK about the calculation on how to get the levels of reading comprehension. To the students, participate on SPARK because it really helped on improving their reading comprehension. Lastly, to the teachers, focus on improving the skills using SPARK program.