Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VI Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
District of Binalbagan II

MANOLITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION RESEARCH IN READING COMPREHENSION

I.

Title: STRATEGIC TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN READING (STAR)

II.

Introduction/Background/Rationale

Obviously, this is a very nice adage but sadly, classrooms across the nation are
interspersed with pupils who experience the same type of frustration every day. They
dont possess adequate reading comprehension skills to do what is expected of
them. Without comprehension, reading is simply following words on a page from left to
right while sounding them out. The words on the page have no meaning. And while
people read for many different reasons, the chief goal is to derive some understanding
of what the writer is trying to convey and make use of that information whether for fact
gathering, learning a new skill, or for pleasure. Thats why reading comprehension skills
are so important. Without them the reader cannot gather any information and use it to
efficiently function and enjoy the richness of life.
We're always telling children that books and reading are good for them, but have
we ever really thought about why that's true? What do younger kids get from being read
to? Does reading matter?

Almost half of the researchers class belonged to the Frustration Level based on
the PHIL-IRI result conducted last June 8-11, 2015 She also observed that her pupils
has no love for reading even though she provided enough reading materials suitable for
them. During the administration of the 1 st Periodic Test, she witnessed that her pupils
dont give enough time in reading the test questions. The MPS of her class showed a
worrying outcome considering that they are carefully taught and remediate.
It is on this premise that she decided to do an action research on strategic
teaching activities in reading that would develop their love for reading henceforth enrich
their reading comprehension skill.
This action research will be instigated to Grade I class academic year 20152016.
III.

Description of the Project

The researcher is not aiming to have a 100% reader with comprehension of her

class. What she aimed is to decrease at least 5% of the total number of pupils who
belonged the frustration level.
Based on the PHIL-IRI Pre-Test result conducted last June 8-11 2015, her class
had 59% frustration level. With the strategies that she wished to implement, she hope
and pray that these will help improve their comprehension skills.
Secondly, the love for reading will be inculcate to each one of them if these
projects will be realized.
Lastly, with the comprehension skill that they develop and acquire through this
project, it will help increase the MPS of her class.
These teaching strategies in reading will be implemented in her English class.
Other reading activities will be done in remedial class and after class. These will be
reflected in her reading framework program.
IV.

Goals and Objectives

The purpose of this reading program is to inculcate in their young mind the love

for reading as well as to increase awareness of the pupils on the importance of reading
comprehension. Further, this aims to:

 educate pupils about responsible utilization of reading materials;

decrease the number of frustration level of her pupils;
encourage pupils to develop a life-long habit of reading.

V.

Plan of Action

STRATEGIES

PERSONS
INVOLVED

IMPLEMENTATION

DATE

Materials
Needed

A.

Researcher
Parents
Pupils
Mater Teacher

Initial meeting with the

parents and master
teacher
about the program

August
1st
week

PHIL-IRI
Result

B.

Researcher

August

IMPLEMEN
TATION

Parents

Inform and educate

pupils
about
the
significance
of
the
program.

Projector
Laptop
Posters
Pictures
Big Books
Flip Books
Reading
Materials

PLANNING

1st
week

Pupils
Gather support from the
Master Teacher parents.
Determine the reading
instructional materials
to be used for the
reading program.
Researcher
Pupils

Pre-test

Reading
Passage
September
1, 2015

Implementation of the
reading program.
Researcher
Pupils

1. 12:30
habit

Big Books
Flip Books
Reading
Materials

oclock
Every day

2. Read
Contest
Researcher
Pupils

pa

More

3. Remedial Reading
Establish a systematic
timeframe
for
the

Every
Friday

Projector
Laptop
Certificate
Flip Book

Researcher
Pupils

implementation of the
program.
Track the reading
progress of the pupils

M-W-F
4:00-5:00
pm

.Post-Test

Researcher

Researcher
Pupils

Reading
Passage
November
2nd
Week

VI.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The researcher will conduct a Pre-test on September 1, 2015 to her class

advisory. The result of this will be used as basis for her research.
Strategic Teaching Activities for Reading (STAR) will be fully implemented.
The researcher will monitor the reading comprehension progress of her pupils.
Starting September, every Friday, during her English Subject, reading comprehension
test will be given to her class.
The 12:30 0clock habit will be implemented with strict supervision to monitor and
stablish the reading habit of her pupils.
Also she would conduct a Read pa More reading contest every Friday
afternoon. Each group will have a participant. Certificate of Appreciation will be given to
the winner.
Furthermore, the researcher will conduct a reading remediation randomly to her
pupils.
The results of these, will be recorded and tabulated for her action research.

Post-Test will be administered on November, 2015 to test the reliability of the

researchers reading program of activities.

Prepared by:
SHEILA Y. COLIMBO
Teacher I

Noted:
MARITESS M.GANGOSO
Principal I

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IVA-CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
District of San Pedro

LANDAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Landayan, San Pedro City, Laguna

PERMIT TO CONDUCT AN ACTION RESEARCH

August 3, 2015
ROMULO C. DICDICAN, Ed.D
District Supervisor

District of San Pedro

San Pedro City, Laguna
Dear Sir:
Warmest greetings!
The undersigned has the honor to request permission to conduct an ACTION
RESEARCH.

Strategic Teaching Activities in Reading (STAR)

Title of Research
Subject Area: English

School Year: 2015-2016

Attached is the initial information about the research proposal duly signed and noted by
the master teacher.

Respectfully yours,
DORY C. WING
Teacher III

Noted:
PERLA M. LABASTIDA
Mater Teacher I

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IVA-CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
District of San Pedro

LANDAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Landayan, San Pedro City, Laguna

ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL

IN
READING COMPREHENSION

Strategic Teaching Activities in Reading

(STAR)
Title of Research

DORY C. WING
Teacher III

ROMULO C. DICDICAN, Ed.D

District Supervisor