Grammar Awareness through PowerPoint Presentation among Grade Three Learners in Sovereign Shepherd School of Values and Learning

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the Philippines, teaching grammar is one of the important components in English for students in school. This made clear proficiency in understanding grammar is directly related to academic success. The theories and methods of language teaching have developed various techniques that supported the success of language learning. The reality in the classroom shows that there are many English language learners who have difficulty in mastering grammar. Furthermore, the researcher believes that the skills in understanding grammar is considered as a fundamental factor, a must and a need which enabled each pupil to write their own phrases, sentences and paragraphs. In the context of the study, Power Point presentation provided an opportunity for students to understand grammar with pleasure and fruitfully broader outcomes

METHODS

This study used descriptive method which was used to gather the needed and relevant data information about grammar awareness in grade three level. The sample was selected from the total population of 30 learners in grade three levels. To know the grammar skill level of the learners, a pretest was given. After the result, construction of lesson plan was made, teachers' guide was considered focusing on teaching grammar usage in three parts of speech noun, verb and adjective. The first step was to apply the lesson plan written for the day by applying Power Point Presentation and find out how it works.

RESULTS

After the data and information gathered and compiled the researcher came up that using Power Point Presentation the learners enjoyed and learned grammar in terms of three parts of speech such as noun, verb and adjective. It shows that performance during posttest was higher than the pre-test. Power Point Presentation is an effective approach to improve grammar skills of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results imply that using Power Point Presentation and is an effective tool in teaching grammar skills in English. This study made learning very meaningful and the learners more focused and attentive. It helps the teachers relieve of much task and discussion in the coverage of teaching. Likewise using PowerPoint Presentation makes pupils feel proud as they are in high-tech age of learning.