Difficulty in Reading English Text of Grade Three Pupils of Jose T. Unson Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching English as a second language is not an easy task. Lesson resources help understand the basics of the profession and develop an understanding of tried and tested techniques. Lessons in English includes grammar, conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and pronunciation. Each lesson includes step by step instruction and classroom handouts. A teacher teaching English will definitely tackle grammar skills vocabulary, conversation, listening skills, writing, pronunciation, and reading. Many people all over the world embark on English language learning. She used books that cover all the basics including spoken language using sounds, stress, and connected speech. The teachers teach pupils tasks and activities that will really enrich the lessons and increase confidence, as well as build cultural understanding.

METHODS

The Grade Three pupils of Jose T. Union Memorial Elementary School were the subjects whose difficulties in reading English texts were dealt with. It was deemed a must that all of them were the subjects of this study. Since all the subjects of this study were minors, the researcher sought permission from their parents through a letter of request. The data that were gathered in this study were treated with confidentiality as well as the names of the subjects may be optional. This would protect the respondents' identity. At any rate, the researcher would see to it that the questionnaire as the main instrument was peer validated and the data gathered were treated with the utmost confidentiality.

RESULTS

Based on the results of the level of reading competencies of Grade Three pupils, there were 93 pupils who were under Frustration, 19 who were under Average and 6 who were good at reading. Among the difficulties encountered by pupils were reading words with a silent letter, long words, words with foreign sound, blended words and reading the text itself. These findings were found to be detrimental in the reading capacities of the Grade Pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The majority of the Grade Three pupils have low reading abilities. The Grade Three pupils were found to experience difficulties reading words with a silent letter, long words, words with foreign sound, blended words and in reading the text itself. The Difficulty Targeting Intervention Material called Love and Determination in Reading (LDR) in English was proposed by the researcher to be able to help them in their difficulties.