Reading Comprehension of Grade Two Learners in Compradia Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading with comprehension is an indispensable and essential skill that should be mastered by every individual. Through reading, people discover the magic key to the world of enlightenment and enjoyment. It is the basic tool for learning in all subject areas and enables everyone to ponder the mysteries of the world. In view of the foregoing discussions, we are motivated to conduct an action research to improve the reading comprehension of primary learners in Compradia Elementary School and hopes that the study would identify and remedy the pupils' difficulties encountered in reading comprehension in English.

METHODS

For this study, a series of methods were used. We conducted an investigation dealing with Grade Two pupils who performed least in reading assessment in pre-test. It was then the reason for us to conduct this research to study the possible cause of this result. An English Phil-Iri Passage Rating Sheet with 40-41 words was used to determine the reading ability and comprehension of 38 Grade Two Learners. All data was gathered from the respondents and was organized, tallied, tabulated and presented in tables for the researchers to study and therefore make a conclusions and recommendations.

RESULTS

From the data gathered, the results portray the comprehension skills in English during the pre-test oral reading test administration. It is interpreted on the reading test given, 35 of 38 pupils were on frustration level while only 3 pupils were on average or in the level of instructional which able to read and comprehend. And no one among the 38 Grade Two learners is an independent reader and accomplished five questions. From the given data, it is concluded that generally, the score in the test indicated the very low reading ability and comprehension and there is a need to improve pupils reading level.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the analysis of the study conducted, intervention activities were seen to be effective practices to improve the reading comprehension skills of Grade Two pupils of Compradia Elementary School and should have to spend ample time to read for them to improve their reading and comprehension level. Training for teachers need to be updated with modern ways of teaching would also be helpful. There is also a need for school reading program that is designed and be implemented for pupils to gain more exposure at the early stage of beginning reading. As for parents, they should encourage their children to do a lot of reading activities at home.