NEEDS ANALYSIS ON THE WRITING SKILLS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: BASIS FOR AN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Abstract

The study entitled, “NEEDS ANALYSIS ON THE WRITING SKILLS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: BASIS FOR AN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR READING AND WRITING SKILLS" used the descriptive quantitative design as it sought to determine the needs of Senior High School students in writing in terms of the competencies in Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum and writing strategies. The respondents of this study were the 223 Senior High School students who are officially enrolled in UM Peñaplata College and the 9 SHS teachers currently teaching subjects related to reading and writing in the same school. Results show that Grammar and Syntax, Coherence, Use of appropriate language for a specific discipline, Mechanics and Use, cite, and document sources are the needs of the Senior High School students in terms of the competencies in the SHS curriculum. In terms of the writing strategies, the students' needs include writing multiple drafts, discussing writing with the writing center or tutor, consulting reference books or websites, and discussing writing with a teacher. Based on the result, the researchers recommend that teachers emphasize teaching Grammar and Syntax, Coherence, Use of appropriate language for a specific discipline, Mechanics, and Use, cite, and document sources. In terms of writing strategies, the researchers recommend that teachers allow students to write multiple drafts and discuss their writing with a writing center or tutor. Teachers should also encourage students to consult reference books or websites and hold a one-on-one meeting with students to discuss their papers, provide feedback, and point out and correct students' mistakes to be aware of their errors and what they can do to improve their mistakes writing skills.