Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. In this lesson, we will read short stories in Sepedi, focusing on how to read them with expression. Expression means using our voice to show feelings and emotions in the text.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a boy named Thabo who loves to play outside. As we read, pay attention to how I change my voice when Thabo is happy or sad. For example, when I say, 'Thabo was very happy to see his friends,' I will use a cheerful voice. When I say, 'But then it started to rain,' I will use a sad voice. This helps the listener understand how Thabo feels.

Now, let's practice reading in pairs. Each pair will choose a short text from our reading corner. Take turns reading the text aloud to each other. Remember to use expression in your voice. After reading, discuss with your partner how the characters in the story might be feeling. This will help you understand the text better and improve your fluency.

For your independent practice, write three sentences about your favorite activity. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'I like to play soccer.' Remember to read your sentences aloud to yourself, using expression as if you were telling a friend about your activity. This will help you practice both writing and reading fluently.

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly and accurately
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately, which helps with comprehension.

• It makes reading longer
• It helps convey emotions
• It makes words harder to understand

Answer: It helps convey emotions

Using expression in reading helps the listener understand the feelings and emotions of the characters.

Answer: By changing my voice for different emotions.

Changing your voice for different emotions helps convey the feelings of the characters in the story.

• Close the book and forget about it
• Discuss it with a partner
• Read it again silently

Answer: Discuss it with a partner

Discussing the text with a partner helps deepen understanding and reinforces what was read.

Answer: I love pizza.

This sentence is simple and correctly punctuated, showing a clear preference.

• Using no spaces between words
• Using periods and commas correctly
• Writing everything in capital letters

Answer: Using periods and commas correctly

Correct punctuation includes using periods and commas to help clarify meaning in sentences.

Answer: I enjoy drawing.

This response shows personal preference and can be expanded into a sentence.