Abstract:

This study aims to find out whether it is possible to overcome reading difficulties through the use of guide reading method. A qualitative case study design was employed as the methodological framework of the research. The “Mistake Analysis Inventory” was used as the primary data collection tool. “Reading Texts” for grades 1-4 and “Voice Records of Pupil\'s Reading” were also used as data in this study. The data collection process was carried out with a grade four pupil. The pupil selected fort the study does not have any mental or physical problem or difficulty in talking, but has a difficulty in reading fluently. The data of the study was carried out in three motnhs period and within this time the progress of pupil\'s reading improvement was assessed on every week. The research findings reveal that the proportion of pupil\'s mistakes while reading aloudly had been reduced to 33% during the research process. It has also found out that the proportions of pupil\'s recognisation of words was increased from 90% to 97% and his understanding level improved to 77 from 23%. Moreover, a noticable improvement was observed in his skill of reading aloudly. As a result of all it could be said that the use of guide reading method has improved the pupil\'s skills and capacities of recognisation, understanding and reading aloudly.