Abstract: This study aimed to develop a workbook to enhance the reading proficiency level on five identified basic reading skills such as: 1.) noting details, 2.) getting the main idea, 3.) getting the meaning through context clues, 4.) making inferences and 5.) interpreting figurative language of the Grade-7 students of La Paz National High School.
The study which used descriptive evaluative research was utilized to assess the reading proficiency level of the 202 Grade-7 students enrolled for the school year 2016-2017. Descriptive correlational method was used to determine the significant relationship between the reading proficiency level of the Grade-7 students and their academic performance in the three major content subjects such as English, Math and Science. The significant value was also used to determine the significance of the Pearson - r correlation coefficient. Documentary data of the respondents’ academic performance in content area subjects from the previous school year (2015-2016) was gathered to correlate with their reading proficiency.
The findings revealed the reading proficiency of Grade 7 students is in developing level while their level of academic performance in English, Mathematics and Science was described as Satisfactory. It can be deduced that there is significant relationship between reading proficiency level of Grade 7 students and their academic performance in English, Science & Math.
It is recommended that students shall utilize the workbook which will give them enough practice and exposure to reading in order to develop their basic skills. Localize and contextualize reading materials will be very useful because students can connect in the real setting. Content area teachers shall intensify the teaching of reading skills by allotting certain periods where concepts and principles in reading are given emphasis. The enhancement of students’ reading ability shall be given more emphasis through task-based instructional material for more learning opportunities.
Keywords: Reading Proficiency, Reading Skills, Workbook, Task-based Instructional Materials.
Title: Reading Skills of Grade-7 of La Paz National High School: Basis for Workbook Development
Author: Beverlyn V. Tolentino
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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