DEVELOPING PQRST (PREVIEW, QUESTION, READ, SUMMARIZE AND TEST) STRATEGY-BASED INTENSIVE READING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE STUDENTS IN GRADE IV OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

This research was aimed at: (1) producing PQRST strategy-based intensive reading instructional materials which was valid, (2) producing PQRST strategy-based intensive reading instructional materials which was practical; and (3) producing PQRST strategybased

intensive reading instructional materials which was effective. This research was categorized into Research and Development study which applied 4-D model. This model consisted of four phases; defining phase, designing phase, developing phase and disseminating phase. The data of the validity were gotten through validation sheet. The data of the practicality were obtained through the implementation of the Lesson Plan, the questionnaires distributed to the teachers and the students, and observation on the use of the learning materials. The effectiveness of the materials developed was seen from the students’ activities and the learning achievement. The data gathered were analyzed descriptively. Based on the results of the research, it is concluded that: (1) PQRST strategybased intensive reading instructional materials developed are very valid in term of content and construction; (2) PQRST strategy-based intensive reading instructional materials developed are very practical viewed from their implementation and usefulness; and (3)PQRST strategy-based intensive reading instructional materials developed are effective to improve the students’ reading skill.