The use of pictures helps to enhance reading comprehension in primary four learners of English in Kuching / Daya Nalong

This research was carried out solely for academic purposes to fulfill the partial requirements of Bachelor of Educations (Hons) TESL programme at UiTM. Teaching and learning are dynamic processes and that there is no definite formula for success in teaching. It is suggested that teaching can be effective when it is done with enthusiasm, professionalism and interest in children as learners. This project paper attempts to explore the approach of teaching reading passages with pictures support for young learners of Sekolah Kebangsaan Satria Jaya,Kuching. It aims to enhance better reading comprehension among learners. As reading is always perceived as laborious and tedious, learners preferences are given with due attention. This research paper will look into students’ awareness of the pictures presented in the passage and to what extend do pictures help the learners’ comprehension. The method of teaching reading passages with pictures focuses on the pre reading stage and that it emphasizes activating schema knowledge. It is suggested that children who have the schema knowledge of the subjects they are reading will comprehend better. The surprising positive responses from the respondents are reflected in the findings. The conclusions and recommendations were made based on the outcome of the study.