Reading Skills Book for Grade I Pupils

Abstract

This study assesses the reading skills of Grade 1 Pupils in San Agustin (Poro) Elementary School. The findings were used as a basis of the proposed reading skills book. Using the Slovin formula, 99 pupils participated in the reading assessment using Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (PHIL IRI) guide. Descriptive-Developmental design was used. Pupils understand each other most in Tagalog followed by Iloko since most of the residents come from various localities and provinces, who reside in Poro mainly for livelihood. They are mostly exposed to audio and visual media but less on print materials. Difficulties in word recognition and comprehension are encountered by the pupils and aggravated by lack of interest in reading. Pupils should be exposed most often to mass media, especially print materials, and be encouraged to read more books and other print materials most often. To improve the reading performance of the pupils, it is recommended that the proposed Reading Skills Book be adopted by the Grade I pupils. A future similar study is recommended to include other variables and different grade levels