isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. Today, we will practice reading short texts together. I will read a text first, and then you will read it after me. Pay attention to how I use my voice to show feelings and meaning in the words. This will help you understand the story better and make it more enjoyable for your listeners.

Let's look at a short text: 'UThandiwe uthanda ukudlala.' (Thandiwe loves to play.) I will read it first: 'UThandiwe uthanda ukudlala.' Notice how I emphasize 'uthanda' to show excitement. Now, I want you to read it aloud, and remember to use your voice to express how much Thandiwe loves to play.

Now, we will read a new text together: 'Izinkanyezi zikhanya phezulu.' (The stars shine above.) I will read it first, and then we will read it together. After that, I will ask you to read it alone. Remember to use your voice to show how beautiful the stars are. After reading, we will discuss what the stars make you feel.

Now it's your turn to write! I want you to write a sentence about something you love. Make sure to use correct punctuation. For example, if you write 'Ngithanda ukudlala,' (I love to play), remember to put a full stop at the end. Once you finish writing, read your sentence to a partner and express how you feel about it.

• Reading slowly and quietly
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading only in your head
• Reading without understanding

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading text smoothly and with the right expression to convey meaning.

• Uthanda
• Uthandiwe
• Udlala
• Izinkanyezi

Answer: Uthanda

'Uthanda' means 'to love' in isiNdebele.

Answer: Ngithanda ukudlala.

This sentence means 'I love to play' and shows personal expression.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

• Read very fast
• Use a loud voice all the time
• Change your voice to match the feelings
• Read without stopping

Answer: Change your voice to match the feelings

Using different tones and volumes helps convey the emotions in the text.

Answer: Ngiyajabula.

This means 'I feel happy' and reflects personal feelings about the stars.

• Izinkanyezi
• Uthandiwe
• Udlala
• Uthanda

Answer: Izinkanyezi

'Izinkanyezi' is the correct term for 'stars' in isiNdebele.