Abstract
This study was purposely conducted to test the effectiveness of comic strips as remediation tool in teaching reading. Specifically it sought to answer: (1) Reading Proficiency Level of Grade 1-3 pupils on Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) pretest and posttest result, (2) the significant difference of Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) pretest and posttest result, (3) the level of acceptability of the comic strips for Grade 1-3 Learners, and (4) the kind of reading material that must be developed based from the result of the study. The research utilized a Quasi-Experimental design wherein the participants were the 117 Grade 1-3 frustration pupils of Dayap Elementary School-Annex based on the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) pretest. The most important findings of the study are as follows. (1)The Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) posttest result increased by 35.90%. The Reading Proficiency Level of 117 Grade 1-3 Frustration Learners has changed gradually. (2) There were a significant difference in the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Pre-test and Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Post-test. (3) The level of acceptability of the comic strip is highly acceptable. (4) A comic strip can be developed to improve the reading level of the learners.