Reading Short Stories through Powerpoint Presentation among Grade one Pupils in Mahabang Dahilig Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to assess the performance of the grade one pupils in Mahabang Dahilig Elementary School in reading short stories through the use of power point presentation. It also seeks on how power point may be utilized in teaching reading short stories geared towards the development of reading skills such as noting details, getting the main idea, and sequencing events.

METHODS

The study used the normative-descriptive research design, one of the descriptive methodological models. The study explored factors that were suspected to significantly influence the reading development of the pupils using a pre-test and post-test. It investigated the significant association of vocabulary development in reading enhancement of the pupils. The research participants consisted of 36 grade one pupils from of Mahabang Dahilig Elementary School.

RESULTS

Most of the pupils had low performance when it comes to the development of their comprehension and vocabulary skills. The pupils find difficulty in comprehending the stories for the words which were given to them were too advanced for their grade level. As assumed in their comprehension skills, pupils were not too fond of reading. Hence, the teacher made some ways to improve their reading skills especially in comprehending short stories on a more advanced level.

DISCUSSIONS

This study is focused on the assessment of reading performance of pupils using power point presentation on the development of skills such as oral and silent reading, vocabulary, and comprehension. The findings led the researchers to make more moves or develop strategies that can be used to make pupils perform well. Parents should also support their child and to have interventions at home.