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2. Leave one copy to your Research Professor, get one copy and present it to your adviser for reference
and proper guidance.

TITLE OF PROPOSED " IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION IN ENGLISH WORDS OF GRADE 4

STUDY:(Propose a STUDENTS THROUGH GUIDED READING STRATEGY"
clear, concise, and
specific title for the
action research project)

NAME OF NEIL DELA PEÑA

RESEARCHER/S:
CHARLEMAGNE LUMANG

Course: Area of English- Grade 4

Specialization

NAME OF ADVISER: JANE CERVANTES OROPA, EdD

(To be assigned by the
Research Professor)

Background and Comprehension is an integral part of learning; it is also a multifaceted

RATIONALE process with many levels of understanding. Ideally students will gain a
comprehensive understanding of what was read, but that is not always
(Provide context and the case. It is imperative for educators to understand how a student
justification for the interacts with text so that he/she can figure out which strategy
action research) instruction will be most beneficial. Effectively modeling and
implementing strategy instruction is the best way for students struggling
1. What the Study is with reading comprehension to see how the process works.
All About?
This research will be conducted to find out if this strategy can help
2. What Do Other
students’ comprehension in reading English words. The mere fact of
Authors Say About It?
attaining a functionally useful level of reading skills. Guided reading is a
3. What is the Gap? small-group instructional context in which a teacher supports each
reader's development of systems of strategic actions for processing new
4. What is the texts at increasingly challenging levels of difficulty (2019). Through
Significance or the guided reading, students learn how to engage in every facet of the
Impact of This Study? reading process and apply that literacy power to all instructional
contexts. We recognize the importance of reading comprehension in
English words that their learning of literacy/ reading skills realizes their
unseen abilities as fully as possible in order to give them maximum
independence and opportunities to engage in employment(Cleaswell
2021).Moreover, reading comprehension is the ability to read without

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emphasizing pronunciation or speed reading—instead, it emphasizes

understanding the text (Smith et al., 2021). Many authors said that
guided reading is important to assess students that has a difficulty in
reading this strategies also can help them to improve their
comprehension especially in English words.

Inspire of those findings in using guided reading strategy that has a big
contribution to enhance the reading comprehension of the learners.
And in some cases, the intention of this strategy which is the guided
reading strategy is to encourage learners to improve their reading skills
especially in English language. But this strategy might not be effective to
students without clear and direct instructions. Another gap in
conducting this kind of strategy is the behavior of the students.
Elementary students are not easy to handle, you need a lot of patience
to handle them well. This type of problem/ issue must be centered and
prioritize to help students to easily identified if this strategy is
appropriate to all students, and to see if this strategy is effective to your
learners.

The significant of this study is to assess students and encourage them to

increase their reading comprehension. This study can lead teachers and
student to build a better and stronger relationship. It can also help them
to exposed in different variety of text from many sources like books and
also in online system. In this type of guided strategy in reading can
identify the capacity of learners their levels in reading English words. It is
important to conduct this kind of study to guide student how to improve
and enhance their reading and critical thinking skills. In a whole teachers
must be hand on in doing this strategy to see if the students has an
improvement throughout the period.

Research Questions This aim study aimed to advance the Grade 4 students English
or Objectives Comprehension

(Identify the key 1. What are the most effective guided reading strategies for
questions or improving reading comprehension in grade 4 English language
objectives the action learners?
research will address)
2. How do different guided reading strategies impact students' read
fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills
3. What are the challenges and benefits of implementing guided
reading strategies in a grade 4 classroom?
Significance of the This study holds critical importance for multiple stakeholders in the
Study educational ecosystem. For elementary educators, the study provides a
practical, evidence-based strategy to enhance students' reading skills
(Explain why the during a crucial developmental stage. For students, particularly fourth-

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grade learners struggling with English reading comprehension, this
research is important research offers a targeted intervention that can boost their academic
and who will benefit confidence and language proficiency. School administrators and
from the findings) curriculum developers will benefit from understanding an effective,
replicable method for improving literacy outcomes. Moreover, parents
and guardians will gain insights into supportive reading techniques they
can implement at home. By systematically examining the impact of
guided reading strategies, this research contributes to the broader
understanding of literacy development and offers a potential blueprint
for addressing reading challenges in primary education.

Methodology Data Collection Methods

(Outline the proposed Distribute surveys to gauge student attitudes towards learning before
research methods to be and after the intervention. Include questions on motivation,
used in the study) engagement, and enjoyment.

Performance Data: Collect data from quizzes, assignments, and

participation logs within the guided reading sessions

Focus Groups: This was a structured group conversation involving the

Grade 4 participants who shared their insights and experiences from the
guided reading sessions. It served as a valuable instrument for gathering
qualitative data, which enabled the researchers to gain deeper
understanding, identify patterns and words they were having a hard
time comprehending, and inform the development and evaluation of
the guided reading strategy within the research process.

Teacher Observations: To document changes in student behavior,

engagement, and performance during guided reading sessions.

Data Analysis: To determine the effectiveness of the guided reading

strategy in enhancing Grade 4 students’ English reading comprehension,
the following statistical tools were used:

Raw score. as Students who are motivated to read are more likely to
engage with texts and improve their skills. This can be fostered through
providing engaging materials, setting achievable goals, and offering
positive reinforcement.

Average score and average percentage score. These statistical

instruments determined the mean scores and the corresponding
average percentages based on the raw scores and the total number of
words in each reading passage.
Intervention/Strategy The goal of this intervention technique is to improve Grade 4 pupils'
word recognition. By employing a certain technique, students can
(Explain the details of enhance their reading comprehension by gaining a more profound
your comprehension of the material, enhancing their pronunciation, and

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boosting their self-esteem.
intervention/strategy.
How this will be Reading Aloud Technique: This technique is particularly beneficial for
conducted?How long students who struggle with decoding or phonics. By hearing the words
this read correctly, students can develop better pronunciation and learn to
intervention/strategy recognize words more easily.
be conducted? Or the
Time Frame) Fluency Reading: Practice reading more fluently by using companion
reading, timed readings, and repeated readings. Fluent readers can
concentrate more on comprehension because they don't have to expend
as much mental energy decoding words.

Vocabulary Building: Before reading, give clear explanations of

important vocabulary words. Students' vocabulary can be expanded
through the use of word walls, flashcards, games, and context clues, all
of which have a direct impact on comprehension.

Ethical Considerations Parents and guardians of fourth-graders should get consent forms.
These forms should clearly explain the study's goals, the techniques
(Address any ethical employed, and the anticipated results in terms of enhancing reading
concerns related to the comprehension. It should also guarantee that all information gathered
research) from participants is kept private. Employ anonymization strategies to
safeguard students' identities.
Expected Outcomes It is expected that Grade 4 students' reading comprehension abilities will
significantly increase as a result of the application of guided reading
(Describe the expected tactics. Better comprehension of terminology, key concepts, illustrative
results and their details, and inference-making abilities are all part of this. Since reading is
potential impact) essential for success in all disciplines, pupils who have stronger
comprehension abilities will perform better academically overall. Higher
grades and greater self-assurance in their reading skills could result from
this.

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NAME OF PROPONENT Course/ Year Signature Date

ACTION TAKEN by the Course Professor

Date
Proposed Panelists Expertise Signature

Content Expert
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Content Expert
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Method or Content
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Recommended Adviser:
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JANE CERVANTES OROPA, EdD
Remarks _________________________________ Course Professor
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