The Reading Profiles of Grade 1 Learners of Tagudin District: Input for an Instructional Plan

This study dealt with the development of an Instructional Plan for Grade 1 learners in Tagudin District for the School Year 2024-2025.This study utilized the mixed method (Quantitative -Qualitative) research design.The respondents were the 327 Grade 1 learners enrolled for the school year and the 27 teachers of Tagudin District.To validate the Instructional Plan, five (5) experienced and expert Master Teachers made a thorough analysis to answer to assure its effectiveness.Based on the foregoing findings, the following conclusions were derived: The reading profiles of Grade 1 learners of the Integrated and Non-Integrated Schools in Tagudin District vary.Learners were distributed based on the reading levels, the type of school they are enrolled did not affect the reading profile of the learners, there are challenges encountered by teachers in the implementation of the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy (CRLA).Despite the many challenges there are also best practices brought by CRLA to Grade 1 learners, finally the Instructional Plan as the output of the study is very highly acceptable.In the light of the findings and conclusions, the following recommendation are hereby offered.Teachers will continue to assess their learners through CRLA assessment following the standard format and process.The preparations of substantial activities can help improve their performance in reading; for an effective teaching and learning process the use of simple, useful, appealing and pleasurable activities is a felt need inside the classroom particularly for young learners; Teachers should not stop learning and using new reading programs and assessment like CRLA that will help enhance the learner's reading achievement.The utilization of the Instructional Plan that serves as a guide for classroom instruction is highly recommended to used by Grade 1 teachers; The Instructional Plan maybe modify after 2 years of utilization to enrich its content and activities; Future researchers may venture on other studies on CRLA assessments wider in scope and using other variables not used in the present study.