Reading Ability of Grade Three Pupils of Paaralang Elementarya ng Palahanan, San Juan West District, San Juan, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The ability to read and comprehend is a vital skill students need to acquire early on and the responsibility to have students be able to do this lies greatly on the teachers.

METHODS

This study used descriptive method of research to determine the reading ability of Grade Three-Cattleya. The findings were then used as basis on how to solve problems of struggling readers. For this purpose, a questionnaire was designed according to the specific questions of the study and analyzed statistically with appropriate tools.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study: (1) Majority of the pupils can recognize letters in the alphabet as well as recognize words. (2) Most of the pupils have ECE experience. Reading materials such as flashcards, show me boards, short stories and other reading materials are present in the classroom. (3) The teacher has a harmonious relationship toward their pupils. She also assigns reading as part of homework.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher did the following:

1. Provide exercises in reading sentences as well as activities in reading short stories.
2. Be strict on the attendance of the pupils especially during teaching reading.
3. Motivate pupils to lend time in reading.
4. Provide a variety of exercises in teaching reading.