Action Research Proposal

Improving Reading Readiness

THROUGH THE USE OF READING MATERIALS
I Proponent:
Zenaida D. Allayban
Teacher I
Butong Elementary School
Butong ,Cabuyao,Laguna
II Background of the Study:
The area of focus for my project is improving Reading Readiness.Through the
use of reading materials. Without the solid foundation of reading skills the researcher
feels the children will be struggle hard throughout their schooling and adult life. By
learning the best reading strategies and how to best teach these strategies to the pupils,
the researcher hopes to provide the solid foundation needed to succeed Although the
reading fluency result has meet or exceed its expectation, still the researcher has a
thought of a way to improve it. In reading class, the grade one pupils scored 80% but
the scores dropped in the 2nd grade. So the researcher concludes that the pupils score
decreases because of the pupils have very poor comprehension to increase reading
test scores and develop meaningful reading experience to the pupils.
III Statement of the problem:
As the researcher of this research, I have found out that many of my pupils in
grade I are able to read fluently, but still have difficulty in answering the how and why
questions. I am hoping that by incorporating higher order thinking skills my pupils would
be able to transfer and make connections to reading. This is important in order for a
child to be successful.. I feel that incorporating reading strategies and showing students
how to reflect about what they have read, would improve their reading comprehension
and to become life-long learners. I am looking forward to working on this area of
concern, and sharing my findings with my co-teachers.
IV Significance of the Study:
The study will be deemed important for the proper recognition of the improving
Reading fluency. Through the use of varied activities on the academic Performance of
the grade I pupils, Likewise, the findings of this research may prove useful to the
following, to wit;

Pupils. Having a clearer view and firsthand experience of the teachers performance,
this will further enhance pupils knowledge of the importance of mastering the basic
skills of their competencies so they will make an effort to do best. This may lead to
better enthusiasm and develop good study habit.
Teachers. This study may heighten their awareness in identifying the learning tasks that
are well developed as well as the least. This may further be a motivating factor to adapt
measures and new strategies for the improvement of instructions in reading.
Parents. The result of this study will serve as birds eye view of the parent to know the
needs of their children with regards to improving their reading fluency.
School administrator and Supervisor. Results of this investigation may encourage
administrator and supervisors help their teaching performance in improving reading
comprehension through closer supervision and faculty development and training
programs.
Department of Education Cabuyao District. With the use of the results of the study,
any educational upliftment will benefits the municipality of Cabuyao as it may improve
the quality of working force of the municipalityor the quality of life of their respective
constituents.
Curriculum Planners. The findings of this study may assist the planners in the proper
selection of methods, techniques, and strategies that need to be reinforced.
Community. The result of this study may benefit the community in as much they know
that the teachers of their children are equipped with the necessary tools and
competence in teaching them.
Researcher Himself. This may serve as inspiration in teaching these pupils above and
beyond his capacity.
Future Researcher. The information and insights that will be gained from this study
may serve as guide for other researcher in framing their conceptual framework and
design and at the same time encourage them to conduct lateral studies within their area
of preferences
v- Scope of the Study
The general focus of the present study was on improving Reading Fluency
Through the use of Reading Skills Activitiesof Grade I pupils in Butong Elementary
School, District of Cabuyao, Division of Sta. Cruz ,Laguna. The study covered the PHILIRI assessment result of school year 2015-2016 utilizing the post test. The aspects in
Improving Reading Comprehension that the present study will look into the different

reading strategies. Predicting, making connections, visualizing, inferring, questioning,

and summarizing are shown on this research to improve reading comprehension.
VI- Research Design
A. Methodology
This study employs the pre-Experimental one shot case study.
The pre-Experimental one shot case study is a design in which a single group is
only studied.
Once, subsequent to the treatment is the instruction of reading strategies. It is
important to teach the strategies by naming the strategy and how it should be used,
modeling through think aloud process, group practice, partner practice and independent
use of the strategy. The second tool used was the Phil-Iri test administered to the pupils
in grade I pupils in the first week of July, 2015. This tool used to determine student
growth in reading comprehension. The teacher observation checklist was used by the
researcher to gather data throughout the intervention. This tool provides information of
changes on how well his pupils understand and use reading comprehension strategies
over time.
B. Sampling Design
Purposive Sampling was employed in selecting pupils- respondent of the study.
The pupils who were selected were enrolled in the grade class for the school year 20152016.
C. Description of Instrument Data and Gathering Form.
The Metacomprehension Strategy Index had a total of 25 questions divided into
three parts that asked about the strategies pupils used to help them better understand
the story. Part I of MSI is consist of statemenet about strategies used to prior to reading
a story, Part II of the MSI consist of the statement about strategies used after reading
the story.
VI- Work Plan
Pre Implementation
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Activities

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Prepared by:
Teacher -1
Noted:
School Head

Recommending Approval:

Public Schools District Supervisor

Approved :
School Division Superintendent

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