By Charmie Love M. de Felix
At Hinigdaan Elementary School, many pupils struggle with reading, leading to a lower level of literacy skills. To address this issue, the school administration, together with the reading teachers, implemented the One Story A Day (OSAD) program. The program aims to improve the reading skills of struggling readers through reading one story per day, facilitated by the reading teachers with the support of the Reading Coordinator, Charmie Love M. de Felix, and led by Bob T. Paquinol, the school principal.
Before the intervention, the pupils underwent the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) pre-test to identify those who belong to the frustration level. These pupils then underwent Project OSAD, a reading intervention program that focuses on oral word recognition. The reading teachers use various activities, such as book discussions, vocabulary games, and comprehension activities, to enhance the pupils’ reading skills. Each activity measures the pupils’ word recognition based on their performance in each story.
After the intervention, the pupils’ oral reading recognition will be assessed through the Phil-IRI post-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. This assessment measures the pupils’ progress in word recognition and their overall improvement in reading skills.
Project OSAD has shown promising results in enhancing the reading skills of struggling readers in Hinigdaan Elementary School. The pupils’ engagement and participation in the program have led to a more positive attitude towards reading and an increased interest in learning. The program serves as an excellent model for other schools to improve their pupils’ reading skills and promote literacy.
In conclusion, the OSAD program is an effective intervention that helps struggling readers improve their reading skills. By focusing on oral word recognition and introducing a new story per day, the program enhances the pupils’ fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, leading to a more positive attitude towards reading and learning. The program’s success highlights the importance of investing in reading interventions and promoting literacy in schools.
2025 UPDATE
Strengthening Literacy Through Project OSAD: A Continued Success
Hinigdaan Elementary School remains committed to improving literacy skills among its pupils, particularly those struggling with reading. Building upon the success of the One Story A Day (OSAD) program implemented last year, the school continues to refine and enhance its reading intervention efforts to support students at the frustration level in reading.
Project OSAD follows a structured approach to reading improvement, where pupils engage in daily reading activities facilitated by dedicated reading teachers. The program, spearheaded by reading Coordinator Charmie Love M. de Felix, focuses on oral word recognition, vocabulary development, and comprehension enhancement.
To ensure proper identification of struggling readers, pupils first undergo the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) pre-test. Those classified under the frustration level are then enrolled in the OSAD program, where they read and engage with one story per day. Reading teachers utilize interactive activities such as book discussions, vocabulary-building games, and comprehension exercises to boost pupils’ literacy skills effectively.
As part of the program’s continuous assessment, pupils take the Phil-IRI post-test to measure improvements in reading fluency, word recognition, and comprehension. The results from last year’s implementation demonstrated significant progress among participating pupils, fostering greater confidence and enthusiasm toward reading.
Encouraged by these results, the school has expanded the OSAD program this year, incorporating new reading materials and instructional strategies to cater to diverse learning needs. Teachers have also introduced peer reading sessions and storytelling workshops to make learning more engaging and collaborative.
Project OSAD has not only improved reading proficiency but has also cultivated a more positive attitude toward learning among pupils. The initiative has inspired other schools to adopt similar interventions, recognizing the importance of structured and consistent reading programs in addressing literacy challenges.
Hinigdaan Elementary School remains steadfast in its mission to promote literacy and academic excellence. Through Project OSAD, the school continues to transform struggling readers into confident learners, demonstrating that with the right support and interventions, every child can develop a love for reading and achieve academic success.
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