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ENHANCING PUPILSREADING COMPREHENSION AND

ATTITUDES THROUGH A WHOLE LANGUAGE－INSPIRED

LITERATURE－BASED READING PROGRAM

Melissa Alma R. Orencia

Philippine Normal University

Abstract

This research examined the effects of a whole language inspired literature based reading program on Pupils reading comprehension and attitudes toward reading. It employed a naturalistic research design to uncover the usefulness of such a program in improving children’s reading comprehension and attitudes. Results of the study showed that the program had a positive impact on pupil’s comprehension and attitudes toward reading.

*****In the program, children were given ample opportunities to take an active role in their own n learning．

Factors believed to have contributed to their improved comprehension were: the regular independent activities, the engagement activities, the learner－centered classroom environment, the broader view of reading underlying the program, the teacher’s regular demonstrations of reading strategies and the daily reading activities. Attitudes were evidently enhanced by the supportive learning atmosphere, the many varied and interesting activities, the presence of literacy centers, the teacher’s daily reading aloud of stories, the pupils regular opportunities to read self－selected reading materials and activities, and the use of high quality children’s literature．

Statement of the Problem

The general aim of this research was to create a whole language－inspired literature－based reading program that would enhance pupil’s reading comprehension and attitudes．

Specifically ，it purported to：

1．organize a whole language－inspired literature－based reading program to improve pupils comprehension and attitudes．

2．try－out the whole language inspired literature－based reading program to a group of pupils．

3．analyze the outcomes of pupil’s exposure to the whole language－inspired reading program on their comprehension and attitudes．

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