Enhancing the Oral Reading Ability of Grade 3 -Jasmine Class of Subic Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Among the many subjects in the curriculum, Reading is the most important that is why it is considered as the basic subject among them all. Every teacher should therefore pay a very special attention to the proper development of pupils’ ability along this line. It is the springboard from which their ability in the other subjects are based upon.

METHODS

Multiple method design, collaborative approach, and survey were used. The researchers also conducted an interview to find out how they implemented and alleviated the different strategies they applied. The respondents were the 35 Grade 3 -Jasmine Class in Subic Elementary School.

RESULTS

The problem was analyzed. The results were tabulated and evaluated which showed the following causes to the problem: lack of interest in reading, pronunciation drill before every formal reading lesson, poor vocabulary, lack of oral reading practice, and inadequacy of suitable reading materials. The following difficulties were noted: mispronunciation, substitution, omission, repetition and addition. The researcher then used the following solutions to improve their oral reading ability: praising, commending, and extending congratulations to those who showed progress in oral reading. Furthermore, more oral reading practices, oral reading contests, pronunciation drills, and more vocabulary development made them strive hard in reading orally. The availability of more books, videos, and other reading materials with attractive pictures, and short interesting stories in the reading corner encouraged the pupils to read more often. Pupils that were motivated to read, developed confidence and competence among pupils, as proven by the result in different contests.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results in the pretest and posttest, the oral reading conducted and the different reading strategies gave positive effects in the oral reading ability of the pupils. Teachers' improvement in their teaching methods and use of varied techniques arouse pupils' interest. Also, considering learners as unique individuals having different interests, appropriate measures must be done like persistent coaching to the slow learners. Encouraging parents’ involvement in the studies of their children, especially those who have problems in reading, helps a lot.