ANALYZING THE F AND SEVERITY OF WRITING COMPOSITION CHALLENGES FACED

BY GRADE 9 STUDENTS IN JOSE DE VILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

IN THE YEAR 2023-2024

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN JOSE

DE VILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT ON THE REQUIREMENTS IN

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

BURCE, MARK NELSON

CABALLERO, JIZEL

GASPAR, RONEL

GUEMO, RAYMARK

MENDOZA, JIMUEL JOHN

MIMAY, MARK MELGEIN

SANDEJO, AL FRANCS

2023
 Chapter I

Introduction

Like all learning problems, difficulties in writing can be devastating to a child's

education and self-esteem. As children progress through school, they are increasingly expected

to express what they know about many different subjects through writing. If a child fails to

develop certain basic skills, he/she will be unable to write with the speed and fluency required

to excel as these demands increase. Indeed, for a child struggling with a writing problem, the

writing process itself interferes with learning. Students faced with such difficult odds have

trouble staying motivated. The goal of this study is to gain a greater understanding of the

reasons that cause Grade 9 students of Jose De Villa National High School to struggle with

composing a composition writing. Writing composition can be challenging due to various

factors that impact a student's ability to concentrate. Students often struggle with grammar

and vocabulary, which makes it difficult for them to compose written works. Practicing writing

is a must so that it will be easy to compose a writings.

This research will be conducted at Jose De Villa National High School. It is located at

Barangay Manguiring, Calabanga, Camarines Sur. This school has a population of 1,300 and is

headed by the OIC/School Head, Angel B. Belleza, Ph. D..

 In his book Developmental Variation and Learning Disorders, Dr. Mel Levine identifies

the following neurodevelopmental problems and their potential impacts on writing. 1)

Attention Problems: difficulty getting started on writing assignments, easy distractibility during

writing tasks, mental fatigue or tiredness while writing, inconsistent legibility in writing uneven

writing tempo, many careless errors and poorly planned papers and reports, 2) Spatial and

Ordering Problem: poor use of lines on the paper, organizational problems, uneven spacing

between letters and many misspelled words, 3) Sequential Ordering Problem: poor letter

formation, transposed letters and spelling omissions, poor narrative sequencing and lack of

transitions, 4) Memory Problem: poor vocabulary, many misspelled words and frequent

capitalization, punctuation and grammar errors, 5) Language Problem: poor vocabulary,

awkward phrasing and unconventional grammar, inappropriate use colloquial language,

difficulty with sentence structure and word order, trouble reading back what is written and

difficulty with word sounds, spelling, and meanings, 6) Higher-order Cognition Problem: trouble

generating ideas or elaborating on them, difficulty developing and organizing ideas, lack of

opinion or sense of audience and difficulty with writing tasks that require creativity and/or

critical thinking, 6) Graphamotor Problem: write only very short passages, write exceptionally

slowly and with great effort, use an awkward pencil grip, lack fluidity in cursive writing and find

it hard to form letters. Many students make mistakes or experience problems as part of the

process of becoming better writers. They may reverse words, spell poorly, or have difficulty

producing their thoughts in writing. Writing deficits rarely occur in isolation, and improvements

in writing go hand in hand with the development of other non-writing specific skills. Thus, a

problem with the development in one of these areas is likely to interfere with a child's progress
as a writer. There is a significant body of literature on difficulties in writing composition. Studies

have explored factors such as writers block, lack of motivation, anxiety, and learning disabilities

that can contribute to writing difficulties. Other research has focused on strategies to improve

writing skills, such as the use of feedback, collaborative writing, and technology-based

interventions. Additionally, there are numerous theoretical frameworks, such as cognitive and

socio-cultural theories, that have been used to explain writing difficulties and guide

interventions.

Difficulties in composition writing is one of the problems of Jose De Villa National High

School. It has a great impact especially in the image of the school. This study wanted to help

the Grade 9 students to cope with the challenges in composing a writings. Writing is considered

an imperative skill for successful language development. Its importance increases when it

comes to writing in English language which is widely used for international communication and

comprehension of the required knowledge. English writing has a great impact on the entire

system of education, because it is the primary source of world knowledge.

This research aims to know what are the reasons or factors why a Grade 9 student finds

it hard to compose a writings in Jose De Villa National High School in the year 2023-2024. In

composition writing there is many factors that affect how a student write a writings. Due to this
factors is not coherent and not understandable. This research also aims to identify the common

challenges faced by students in writing compositions and to develop effective strategies to

improve their writing skills. Difficulties in writing composition can have serious consequences,

as effective written communication is essential in many aspects of life, including academic,

professional, and personal settings. Poor writing skills can lead to misunderstandings, lowersat

grades, missed job opportunities, and even danmage to one's reputation. It is important to

address these difficulties to improve one's overall communication skills.

This research wants to help the selected Grade 9 students in composition writing

through enhancing their ability to compose a writings. Identifying the factors that affect the

concentration of Grade 9 students in composing a writings will help the researcher by knowing

what are those factors in order to give them what are they needed to for developing their

capability in writing. This study of difficulties in writing composition aims to understand the

factors that hinder individuals from effectively expressing their thoughts in written form and to

develop strategies to overcome these obstacles.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

 This research aims to know what are the reasons or factors why a student finds it hard

to compose a writings and how serious the affect of this into a students performance in writings

in Jose De Villa National High School in the year 2023-2024.

1) The demographic profile of the Grade 9 students in terms of the following:

 Name(Optional)

 Age

 Sex

 Academic awards/Honors received

2) How often do Grade 9 students compose a writings?

3) What is the correlation between lack of vocabulary and grammatical errors?

4) How does lack of vocabulary affect the grammar of a piece of writing?

HYPOTHESIS
 The frequency and severity of writing composition challenges faced by Grade 9

students in Jose De Villa National High School in the year 2023-2024 will be significantly lower

among students who often read books and other literary books.

ASSUMPTION

1) Grade 9 students compose a writings three times a week.

2) Grammar relates to how words change their forms and come together to make meaningful

sentences. Vocabulary refers to the vast collection of words used by an individual or group.

Both grammar and vocabulary are necessary to communicate clearly while speaking or writing.

If a student does not have enough vocabulary or lack of vocabulary, his/her grammar will be

unclear which can affect the flow of a piece of writing.

3) Vocabulary is one of the most important aspects in learning writing. Lack of vocabulary affect

the flow of a piece of writing, it results in grammatical errors.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

 This study will focus only on factors that make it hard for Grade 9 students to write and

the impact. Respondents are selected Grade 9 students from 2023-2024. The main focus of this

study is also to know how severe is the impact of writing composition challenges in the Grade 9

students in Jose De Villa National High School. This study won't include all sections or nearby

schools like G. Dumalasa Elementary. Data before 2022 won't be included. The responders'

names and ages will not be strictly included in this study.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Teachers & School Administrators.

The findings can help teachers and school administrators develop targeted interventions that

address the issues in writing composition challenges and improve students' writing skills.

Parents

Parents can expect to see their children become more confident and effective writers. This can

translate to better academic performance, improved communication, and increased

opportunities in the future. Plus, parents may feel more engaged and informed about their

child's education if the school is actively working to address writing challenges.

Students

By identifying and addressing common writing challenges, students can expect to see

improvements in their writing skills, which can lead to better grades, increased confidence, and

more opportunities in the future. Additionally, students may feel more supported and engaged

in their learning if their school is actively working to help them overcome writing difficulties.

Overall, this study has the potential to positively impact the academic and personal growth of

Grade 9 students.

Future Researcher

The findings of this study can also be valuable to future researchers who are interested in

exploring writing challenges among students. They can build on the current research by using

the same methodology or improving it, and they can compare their findings with the results of

this study. Additionally, future researchers can use the outcomes of this study to develop new

interventions and strategies for addressing writing difficulties in different contexts or with

different student populations.

The Researcher

The findings of this study can be useful in the researcher in several ways. For instance, it can

use the results of this study to inform the researchers own research and expand on the current
knowledge about writing challenges among Grade 9 students. Additionally, the researchers can

use the study's methodology as a reference for designing their own research studies. Finally,

the researchers can use the study's findings as a basis for developing interventions or strategies

that address writing difficulties among students. Overall, this study can be a valuable resource

the researcher future research.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Frequency

The number of times an event or phenomenon occurs within a given period. Frequency is the

number of times that writing composition challenges were encountered by Grade 9 students in

Jose De Villa National High School in the year 2023-2024.

Severity

The degree or extent to which something is harmful, serious, or intense. Severity refers to the

level of difficulty or extent of the impact that writing composition challenges had on the Grade

9 students in Jose De Villa National High School in the year 2023-2024.

Writing composition

The process of creating written works, such as essays, reports, or stories. Writing composition

in this research refers to the ability of Grade 9 students in Jose De Villa National High School to
effectively communicate their ideas through written language, including grammar, organization,

coherence, and clarity.

Challenges

Difficulties or obstacles that hinder or impede progress or success. Challenges in this research

refer to difficulties or obstacles faced by Grade 9 students in writing composition.

Grade 9 students

Students who are in the ninth grade or year of secondary school.

Jose De Villa National High School

A specific high school being studied in this research.

Year 2023-2024

The academic year in which the study is conducted.

REFERENCE

https://allkindsofminds.org/writing-difficulties/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/writingdiffs.html

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/composition-writing/#:~:text=Composition%20writing%20is

%20the%20organization,writing%20like%20essays%20and%20reports.