Rap Me Up Activity: A Strategy to Improve Spelling Competencies of Identified Grade IV Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Spelling is an important skill which pupils must acquire before they could excel in the four macro skills. Poor abilities in spelling is one of the most common academic difficulties experienced by pupils and the problem prolongs from one generation to the next generation getting more and more serious to claim that the lesson focusing in spelling is essential so that students can read and write.

METHODS

This study made use of the descriptive method. This research design provided data on developmental levels of the identified Grade IV pupils based on the pre-assessment and post assessment of their spelling skills. The data gathered through the use of "Rap Me Up Activity", and some relevant documents such as spelling booklets of pupils were the basic sources of this research. After the accurate information-gathering procedure, data collected were organized, analyzed and properly interpreted.

RESULTS

It is noted that four (4) pupils out of five (5), improved their spelling skill, one (1) still needed remediation after employing "RAP ME UP ACTIVITY: Strategy to improve spelling competencies” of grade four pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result of the data analysis, the use of "RAP ME UP ACTIVITY" was an effective intervention in improving pupils' spelling competency. It showed a positive effect on the pupils’ achievement upon implementation of the strategy.