Factors Influencing Literature Appreciation and Comprehension of Grade 5 Students in Dupax Del Sur District
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20496562Keywords:
literary appreciation, reading comprehension, teaching strategies, instructional materials, Grade 5 pupilsAbstract
Literature plays a significant role in education, helping students improve their reading comprehension, critical thinking, creativity, communication skills, and cultural awareness. This study examined the factors that influence the appreciation and understanding of literature among Grade 5 students in Dupax Del Sur District, Division of Nueva Vizcaya, during the 2025–2026 school year. It focused on students' backgrounds, the motivations used in teaching literature, the effectiveness of teaching methods and strategies, the instructional materials used, the level of comprehension, the development of literary appreciation, the problems faced, and the measures taken to improve. This study also explored the differences, relationships, and associations among several factors affecting literary appreciation and comprehension. A descriptive-correlational research design was used, with a researcher-made questionnaire checklist as the main tool for gathering data from thirty-five respondents chosen through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, ANOVA, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, t-test, Chi-square Test of Association, and regression analysis. The findings showed that the students had effective literary appreciation and satisfactory comprehension of the literary works. Motivational strategies, teaching methods, instructional materials, and evaluative tools were effective in boosting students' engagement and participation in literature classes. The study also found no significant differences in literary appreciation based on age or gender. However, comprehension level was significantly related to literary appreciation, and the favorite genre of literature was significantly linked to comprehension level. Regression analysis indicated that motivation in teaching literature, teaching strategies, learning materials, and comprehension level significantly influenced literary appreciation, with comprehension level being the strongest predictor. The study concluded that effective teaching practices and improved comprehension skills are crucial for enhancing students' literary appreciation.
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