IMPROVING READING

COMPREHENSION FOR GRADE VIII

STUDENTS IN NEW SOCIETY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BY USING
THE READING ALOUD STRATEGY
 Introduction
Reading is a translation of written symbols into spoken words and the
relationship between the written symbol and meaning (Al-Jarf, 2017). That means,
reading is a complex process between the eyes and tongue and mind. From this
standpoint, the objective of teaching reading is to train readers to read in order to
effectively get the information and understand what has been read. This is referred
to as reading comprehension. Reading comprehension means the ability to read
text and understand the writer’s intent. It involves using prior knowledge, making
predictions, and drawing out valuable information among other factors.
Objectives

The goal of my research was to improve the reading

comprehension of Grade VIII students in New Society High
School by using the reading aloud strategy as measured by
the use of pre and post tests.
Statement Of The Problem

1.How can New Society High School students in 8th grade improve in
reading comprehension by using the reading aloud strategy?

2.Will using the reading aloud strategy increase students desire to

read?
Significance Of The Study
This study focuses on reading comprehension in order
to get more effective outcomes for the Grade VIII students
in New Society High School.
Review Of Related Literatures
Reading is a significant tool for learning, so it is important for everyone to
develop the skills to read. Reading allows access to culture and cultural heritage
(Holte, 1998). Thus, believing in the importance of reading to students, I will
address the importance of reading comprehension by using the reading aloud
strategy to promote students’ reading skills and increase their desire to read. The
following literature review will provide a foundation for my study. Specifically,
my research questions are, “How can Saudi students in 5th grade improve in
reading comprehension by using the reading aloud strategy?” and “Will using
the reading aloud strategy increase students’ desire to read?”
Methodology
In order to measure the effects of the reading aloud strategy to improve reading comprehension, I will

use a quantitative approach. This was measured by a comparison of pre and post intervention reading

comprehension tests.This design will assess if the read aloud strategy had helped students improve their

reading comprehension, and in turn, had helped them increase their enjoyment of reading.