Extensive Reading as Motivation to Enjoy Reading among Grade 4 Pupils in Ticalan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading books and stories is central to human development. But nowadays, the steady decline in children's motivation to read is a serious phenomenon. An initiated and planned action wasn't necessary in the past in order to make the book "A Child's Best Friend.” In the program, the researchers witnessed pupils’ attitudes towards extensive reading activities. In this study, the researchers suggest some extensive reading activities that will help the pupils be motivated to enjoy reading.

METHODS

The process includes the use of self-structured questionnaires to show the result of the study regarding extensive reading activities as motivation to enjoy reading among Grade 4 pupils in Ticalan Elementary School. The study is limited to the fifteen (15) males and nineteen (19) females of Grade 4 pupils for the School Year 2018-2019. The research is limited to Grade 4 pupils to only test if extensive reading activities can be used as motivation to enjoy reading. If it is proven to be effective, then extensive reading activities will be practiced in all grade levels.

RESULTS

Results show that pupils' attitudes on extensive reading activities helped them learn to organize time for reading better and know that reading English literature is definitely a good way to improve reading skills. It had the highest weighted mean. Different extensive reading activities in class wherein silent reading during break time received the highest weighted mean. Extensive reading activities motivate the pupils to enjoy reading because it makes them gain positive attitudes towards reading. The respondents strongly agreed that extensive reading activities help them be motivated and enjoy reading.

DISCUSSIONS

Pupils' attitudes towards extensive reading probably helps them develop reading comprehension. Teachers should focus more on improving the pupils' interest in reading through the use of extensive reading and encourage them to read more. Teachers will be guided to employ the use of extensive reading activities inside the classroom. The school administrators should direct further improvement of school activities with regards to the extensive reading activities.