ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
This study evaluates the effectiveness of illustrative stories in improving the reading performance of Grade 2 pupils. Utilizing the quasi-experimental research design for an in-depth analysis of the study employing the pre-test and post-test in reading, the researcher used the researcher-made reading test which covers the 1st quarter Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Mother Tongue-Based (MTB) Multilingual Education (MLE). Simple Percentage and t-Test of Mean Difference were the statistical tools used. Results of the study shows no significant difference in the pre-test and post-test performances of the Grade 2 pupils in reading before and after the utilization of illustrative materials. This does not show that the illustrative stories provided to the pupils as intervention to improve their reading performance is not effective. There are Grade 2 pupils with difficulty in recognizing words and understanding the meaning of the selection read the fact that their reading performance is fair. Thus, teachers need to develop other learning materials which helps the pupils address their learning gaps in literacy and consider other hindering factors in achieving literacy goals in the formulation of intervention activities.