The Essence of Reading Comprehension Intervention to the Frustration Readers of Malabag National High School: A Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this study, the performance level of the learners were compared and interpreted through reading assessments after the reading interventions were implemented to some instructional and frustration readers.

METHODS

The method used in this study was Descriptive Quantitative Method. With this, the learner's reading comprehension ability was assessed one-by-one guided by the numerical scoring of Phil Iri post-test. The collected data was interpreted into three levels -independent reader, instructional reader and frustration reader. The result of the study was compared to the result of the Pre-Reading Test to see the progress of the learner's ability in reading comprehension within a year through the help of reading comprehension intervention materials. Also, the monthly reading performance of interventions given led the study on how the learner meets progress.

RESULTS

The results of the study are as follows: a) reading intervention helped the learners to escalate their reading comprehension andb) every learner needs different reading intervention strategy. The value of reading comprehension was developed in the learners since they met progress during given interventions.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of this study greatly helped the reading teachers in formulating an innovated approach/strategy in handling the individual needs of frustration readers to meet development in their reading comprehension skills.