ENGLISH READING PROGRAM OF GRADE-10 SILVER

A school-based action research Presented to the Principal of Engracia L. Valdomar National High SchoolDivision of General Santos City

Melijo Anthony I. Chan August 2015

Chapter 1The Problem and Its Setting

I. INTRODUCTIONThis action research project is about the English reading strategies of Grade 10 Silver. The problems faced by Grade 10 Silver students who cannot read are serious. As students progress through primary and secondary schools, they need to read more and more different reading materials. Therefore, a failure in reading can lead to a failure in school generally.II. READING DEFINITIONTechnically, reading is the process of gaining meaning from print. For some, Reading is a passion - an avenue to which they can turn; To escape the challenges of life - a place where their most terrific fantasies can come true. For others, Its a tedious chore, where nothing makes sense and even reading a small sentence requires a mammoth effort. The reasons for students not being able to read are variedpoor teaching, lack of motivation or the child may have a learning disability which makes reading difficult. In this research, the researcher seeks to improve the reading experiences of the students.III. RESEARCH PROBLEMS What strategies/technique or reading program can we use to help students in Grade 10 Silver to improve their reading in English? IV. PURPOSE OF THE STUDYThis study aims to explore the strategies used to overcome reading problems. The findings can help provide insights into the types of strategies the teacher used to solve their students reading problems.V. RESEARCH PROCESS / PLAN OF ACTION The researcher thinks that motivating students to read extensively in English would be the most effective long-term means to help them increase their vocabulary in English, and ultimately, their proficiency in the language. The researcher decides to set up an extensive reading program for students in G10 Silver-- the English Language Learning and Reading Program (ELLARP). These are the activities and events to use in ELLARP.Assembly Programme - Organised for the pupils of Primary School to enrich and enthuse them in the learning of the English Language.Workshop and Talk - Conducted for students to motivate them to have fun and enjoy learning the English Language. Buddy Reading Programme - Buddy reading programme is introduced for reluctant readers twice a week in the morning before assembly. Book Fair - Organised to introduce pupils to new books and encourage them to read widely. Mobile Library - The school collaborates with the School Library to have its mobile library in the school to encourage students to read extensively.VI. DATA COLLECTION1. Observations2. Students reflection/Portfolios3. Interviews4. Questionnaires