Enhancement of the Reading and Comprehension Skills in English of Grade 5 Pupils of Eulalia Talban Ebora Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aims to enhance the reading and comprehension skills of Grade 5 pupils in Eulalia Talban Ebora Memorial Elementary School. When reading and comprehension skills are weak, readers experience difficulties. There is therefore a great need for English teachers to be attuned to effective strategies which can help enhance pupils' skills in reading and comprehension.

METHODS

The study used the Descriptive Method using a questionnaire. The respondents included 18 Grade 5 pupils and 6 English teachers in Eulalia Talban Ebora Memorial Elementary School. The questionnaires for both pupils and teachers were formulated, administered, and recorded. Frequency counting, percentage, ranking, and weighted mean were the statistical tools used in analyzing and interpreting the data

RESULTS

The pupils got below average scores in their reading skills at 65.25% and below proficiency in their comprehension skills at 54%. Majority of the pupils chose picture clues as the most effective strategy in reading which constitutes 22%. It was also revealed that the effect of the strategies to the pupils' reading skills and comprehension as perceived by the teachers was, to a great extent, with the composite mean value of 3.54.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that the need for the enhancement of the pupils' reading and comprehension skills. A proposed plan of action regarding the development of the said skills has been prepared. Finding effective strategies in teaching, providing an effective teaching-learning process in reading, and making pupils realize the importance of reading and comprehension skills were the objectives of the plan of action. The teachers in English, specifically in reading, may use more specific and attainable strategies in enhancing reading and comprehension skills of their pupils.