Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade V Pupils at San Roque Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension is an essential skill for learners of English. It has something to do with thinking, learning and expanding a reader's knowledge, horizons, past knowledge and mastering new information. Comprehension itself is the essence of reading. For most learners, it is the most important skill to master in order to ensure success in learning. With strengthened reading skills, learners of English tend to make greater progress in other areas of language learning.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used and a questionnaire served as the main data gathering instrument. Thirty (30) Grade V English teachers were the respondents and were selected through purposive sampling.

RESULTS

Result of the study showed that the students have difficulty in reading comprehension. It also revealed that regardless of kind of problem they met, the difficulty in different competencies and the constraints along the different competencies, their assessment do not vary.

DISCUSSIONS

It was recommended that the teachers should use innovative strategies and activities that will develop their higher comprehension skills. They should also choose the strategies and good books most appropriate for achieving their own teaching objectives. These innovative teaching strategies may be presented to the administrator of the school for further suggestions. This may be utilized to achieve greater success in the implementation of the program.