Assessing the problems of Reading skill Among Basic schools pupils In Khartoum State (A case study in Khartoum North locality -ELhoria Basic school Level for girls)

Abstract

This study aims to assess the problems of reading skill among the pupils in basic level . In this study , the researcher adopted the descriptive analytical method . The community was teachers and pupils of basic school. The sample of the study consists of (30) teachers from Khartoum Buhari locality basic school , and the second sample was ( 60) pupils from El Horia school basic level for girls (eighth class ) The researcher used questionnaire and reading comprehension test as tools for date collection . The researcher got the following results: • pupils in basic level don’t know principles of the reading skill. • English teachers need enough courses to improve their methods in teaching reading. • The majority of pupils are not able to understand the meaning of new words ,so they are not able to give the correct answer. 3 • Teachers of English language find difficulties in teaching reading comprehension . • Teachers of English language give less attention to the techniques and strategies of reading skill in the process of teaching reading comprehension. At the end of the study the researcher presented a number of recommendations : • Introducing materials must depend on experienced teachers. • Teachers at different levels must have special techniques so as to improve the English language and reading skill . • The English teachers should be given training courses on the methods of teaching reading comprehension . • Pupils should practice their reading at different levels by reading more.(Extensive reading) • The experienced teachers should knowledge to show what should use their be done develop the reading skill. • Setting realistic topics , which are relevant to pupils life.(intensive or extensive reading)