Vocabulary Difficulties Encountered by Grade Five -TOPAZ of Sta. Maria Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Vocabulary plays an important part in learning to read. Beginning readers must use the words they hear orally to make sense of the words they see in print. It encompasses all the words we must know to access our background knowledge, express our ideas and content together making comprehension accessible for pupils. This study will provide those ways and means by which the teaching and learning of Vocabulary can be enhanced.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive method. She also distributed questionnaires and worksheets. In addition to that, the researcher tested Forty Grade V -Topaz, 25 male and 15 female pupils. Frequency distribution and weighted mean were used in the analysis and interpretation of data. Also, the researcher collected the data, tabulated and analyzed the results through quantitative analysis.

RESULTS

The researcher found out the difficulties encountered by the pupils in learning vocabulary in terms of antonyms, synonyms, and affixes. She also proposed teaching strategies in enhancing the vocabulary level of the pupils. The study found out that pupils have difficulties because of limited understanding of several words, primary read books below their grade level and lack of strategies to help them learned about the vocabulary on affixes, synonyms, and antonyms.

DISCUSSIONS

The vocabulary level of V Topaz in terms of affixes was high with a frequency of 33 or 82.5%. with the verbal interpretation of a high vocabulary level. In antonyms pupils got 15 out of 40 pupils or 37. 5 % were in the low vocabulary level. This was due to the pupils' lack of interest in reading which affects their vocabulary level. In terms of synonyms, 15 or 37.5% of the pupils got average scores in the worksheet. The used of Project FACEVOC (facing vocabulary) in every English lesson would be improved and lessen the difficulties encountered by the pupils. Also, the set of supplementary worksheets must be prepared and used to make Vocabulary learning more meaningful, enjoyable for learners.