Enhancing the Reading Ability from One to Two Syllables of the Selected Grade 1 Pupils of Tomas Daguinsin Elementary School, S.Y. 2016-2017

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research focused on the improvement of reading skills of Grade 1 pupils at Tomas Daguinsin Elementary School during the school year 2016 -2017. Specifically, this study sought to determine the level of reading skills of the respondents, the factors that may affect their reading ability, and the changes that took place after the use of different methods in enhancing one's reading skill.

METHODS

The respondents of this action research were 5 male and 3 female Grade 1 pupils of Tomas Daguinsin Elementary School. The whole population of Grade 1 undergone with purposive random sampling technique where the respondents were selected based on the result of School Readiness Assessment Test (SREA).

RESULTS

Based on the results, the following conclusions were made: the respondents enhanced their reading skills from sounding out the letters until they were able to read one to two syllables.

DISCUSSIONS

The use of varied methods in enhancing the reading skills of pupils helped a lot to learn and determine the letter, sound, and word for them to read. There were weaknesses that may affect the learning of pupils but it can also serve as guide for the teachers to think of ways and innovation to facilitate a meaningful and enjoyable approach in learning.

The conclusions revealed that the different methods in improving the reading skills of the respondents. It also facilitated them to bring out evident changes as seenin their enhanced reading ability. Furthermore, the researcher recommended that a place must be given to the students where they can use different books for them to read and allow them to use it willingly until it become their usual habit.