THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS GRADES 6 TO 9 STUDENT’S

ENGLISH LITERACY OF GREENFIELDS SCHOOL OF LAS PIÑAS CITY

A.Y 2018 – 2019

A Thesis Manuscript
Submitted to the Faculty of
Greenfields School of Las Piñas City
(GSLPC)

In partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the subject
English 10

Adrian Chenee Lien A. Tan

Shandonn Wayne M. Sibayan
Sittie Esnaira L. Carim
Paul Silverio S. Sorbito
March 2019

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 Republic of the Philippines
GREENFIELDS SCHOOL OF LAS PIŇAS CITY
Blk. 8 Lot 25 Marcos Alvarez Ave., Manuela Homes
Talon V, Las Piñas City

ENGLISH 10

Authors: Adrian Cheene Lien A. Tan

Shandonn Wayne M. Sibayan
Sittie Esnaira L. Carim
Paul Silverio S. Sorbito

Title: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS THE GRADES 6 TO 9

STUDENT’S ENGLISH LITERACY OF GREENFIELDS SCHOOL OF
LAS PIÑAS CITY
A.Y 2018 – 2019

APPROVED:
JUDY ANN G. TACLAS ____________ MYRNA C. COMPUTO _______
Subject Teacher Date Panelist Member Date

DR. TRINIDAD L. TURNO ____________ BERNADETH M. TICAR _____

School Principal Date Panelist Member Date

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 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Adrian Chenee Lien A. Tan was born on March 6, 2003. He is the first child among the two

children of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Limuel C. Tan. He is presently residing at Block 12 Lot 5, Gen.

Aguinaldo, Soldiers Hills 2 Almanza Uno Las Piñas City.

He finished his primary education at Sunshine Learning Center in 2015.

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Shandonn Wayne M. Sibayan was born on October 28, 2001, He is the second child

among the six children of Mr. and Mrs. Frey S. Sibayan. He is presently residing at Block 8 Lot

18 Gen Lim St. Soldiers Hills 2 Almanza Uno Las Piñas City.

He finished his primary education at Sunshine Learning Center in 2015.

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Sittie Esnaira L. Carim was born on February 26, 2003. She is the youngest among the

three children of Mr. and Mrs. Esmael M. Carim. She is presently residing at Block 1 Lot 1

Samata Village, Ebony St. Talon V, Las Piñas City.

She finished her primary education at Greenfields School of Las Piñas City in 2015.

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Paul Silverio S. Sorbito was born June 14, 2003. He is the second child among the three
children of Mr. and Mrs. Rolando P. Sorbito Jr. He is presently residing at San Nicolas 3, Green
valley Molino Bacoor, Cavite.

He finished his primary education at Greenfields School of Las Piñas City in 2015.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors would like to express their appreciation and sincerest gratitude to the

following important persons who generously helped the researchers in the completion of this

research work:

Ms. Judy Ann G. Taclas, English Teacher; for providing invaluable guidance

throughout this research. Her advice and motivation have deeply inspired the researchers; who

has always been available for consultation concerning the study; for her acceptance and patience

during discussions we had with her in this thesis preparation: for the better suggestions which

contributed to a better study.

Ms. Myrna C. Computo, Math Teacher and Class Adviser; for her ideas, her words of

encouragement and more over sharing her expertise in computations and statistics.

Mr. Marc Lawrence S. Santos, Thesis Adviser; for helping us from the start; sharing his

ideas and helping us in our study.

Parents and Families; for supporting the researchers throughout their life; for their

prayers and proper guidance they have provided.

Above all, to our ALMIGHTY GOD, for giving us strength when we feel like giving up,

giving us wisdom, power, protection, ability to do work, and the devotion he placed in our hearts

to finish this research paper.

Adrian Cheene Lien A. Tan

Shandonn Wayne M. Sibayan

Sittie Esnaira L. Carim

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 Paul Silverio S. Sorbito

ABSTRACT

Name of Institution: Greenfields School of Las Piñas City S.Y 2018 – 2019

Title : The Impact of Social Media Towards the Grades 6 to 9 Student’s English

Literacy of Greenfields School of Las Piñas City A.Y. 2018 – 2019

Researchers : Adrian Cheene Lien A. Tan

Shandonn Wayne M. Sibayan
Sittie Esnaira L. Carim
Paul Silverio S. Sorbito
School Year : 2018 – 2019

Teacher : Ms. Judy Ann G. Taclas

The study utilized a quantitative data collection tools in employing an experimental

method to test the impact of Social Media in English Literacy. The researchers employed Grade

6 and High School Students (Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9) composed of thirty (30) students.

The involved participants were group into four. As a collaborator, the teacher allocated the

participants in equal proportion in terms of number and level of competence based on the

assessment. By doing this, ten (10) strongly agree, ten (10) agree, ten (10) disagree and ten (10)

strongly disagree. As part of the process, the researchers conducted a survey using survey

questionnaires to gather data and information.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

APPROVAL SHEET ………………………………………………………………………... ii

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA…………………………………………………………………… iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………………………… vii

ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………………………... viii

TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………………………. ix-x

LIST OF APPENDICES………………………………………………………………………. xi

LIST OF APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………… xii

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Background of the study…………………………………………………………………. 2

Statement of the problem………………………………………………………………… 3

Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………………... 4

Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………… 5

Scope and Limitations……………………………………………………………………. 5

Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………………. 6

CHAPTER 2

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES ……………………………… 7 -9

Pages

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design………………………………………………………………………. 10

Sources of Data………………………………………………………………………... 10

Participants of the Study………………………………………………………………. 11

Sampling Technique…………………………………………………………………… 11

Data to be Gathered……………………………………………………………………. 11

Statistical of Data………………………………………………………………………. 11

CHAPTER 4 DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS……………… 12-21

CHAPTER 5 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS………… 22-25

REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………….... 26

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

1. Letter of Permission………………………………………………………………… 28

2. Survey of Questionnaire……………………………………………………………. 29-31

3. Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………………………………. 32-35

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figures Page

1. Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………... 4

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