THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

Junior High School students' English reading comprehension has declined affecting other subject areas
which use English as the medium of instruction. Many students are failing in many subject areas such as
Science and Math because they lack comprehension skills. Therefore, it is vital to implement reading
strategies in order to improve students’ reading comprehension skills. This skill is essential for them to
be able to understand the subject matter and excel not only in English but in all subjects.

This study aims to answer the following questions:

1. What are some strategies that teachers can implement to improve students’ reading
comprehension?
2. What are the factors affecting the decline of students’ reading comprehension?
3. How do reading and comprehension impact other subject areas?
4. How students' reading and comprehension skills are improved in order to excel in all subject
areas?