Reading Short Stories: Comprehension Level of Grade Three Pupils at San Juan East Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is the simplest way to raise people's educational level and understand everything that is happening around us. It does not simply bring us to different places but also develops our minds. Young individuals will have great chances to excel in the changing world if they are developed as total readers. Sensitive mentors can greatly contribute to its realization and in producing successful professionals through commendable actions like action researches. This study is designed to determine the comprehension level of the learners in reading short stories which will serve as the baseline data in providing short stories to be coupled with worksheets.

METHODS

This research aimed to uplift the comprehension of grade three pupils in reading short stories. Though the research leaders or teacher in charge encountered difficulties in upgrading the vocabulary of the pupils which is essential in reading, we proposed interactive teaching-reading strategies. The researcher used three steps to context pupils reading abilities e.g. the PHIL-IRI (Pre-Post), comprehension check-up for every reading materials used and the pre-reading, while reading, post-reading strategy of teaching reading. Short stories were prepared, distributed, tallied, and interpreted to identify the reading abilities of the clienteles. Additional worksheets, paragraphs, and selections were used too as research tools.

RESULTS

Reading is an important skill to help people learn from human knowledge and experiences. Through reading, knowledge has greatly contributed to the growth of mankind. Reading also stimulates the development of brain cells, reinforces language skills, enhances organizational abilities, improves one's temperament and poise, and provides strength to endure frustration. The comprehension level of the grade three pupils in reading short stories raised from 68% to 82% of the grade three population. It is noted that the reading difficulties were minimized through constant practice and vocabulary building. The interactive teaching reading strategies were applied and measured at the end or teaching period.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the PHIL-IRI mirrored the percentage base of the reading comprehension level of the pupils. Implementation of the teaching learning process in reading short stories marks the perception of everyone that reading is a must and thoroughly practicing this innovation leads to learning and valued education.