Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 3

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. Today, we will practice reading short texts in Sepedi. We will focus on how to read with the right speed and emotion, making our stories come alive. Good readers use punctuation to help them know when to pause and when to change their tone.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that learns to fly. As we read, pay attention to the punctuation marks. When you see a full stop, take a short pause. If you see an exclamation mark, read that part with excitement! After reading, we will discuss what the bird did and how it felt.

Now, pair up with a partner. Each of you will take turns reading a short paragraph from the story. Remember to use expression and to pay attention to punctuation. After each paragraph, discuss with your partner what happened and how the characters 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 animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, read your sentences aloud to yourself or to a friend. Focus on your fluency and expression as you read. You can also illustrate your sentences to make them more fun!

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading very fast
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading text smoothly, accurately, and with appropriate expression.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark indicates strong feelings or excitement in a sentence.

Answer: Practice reading aloud.

Reading aloud helps improve fluency by allowing you to hear the rhythm and flow of the text.

• Read faster
• Take a short pause
• Skip to the next line
• Read louder

Answer: Take a short pause

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence, and a pause helps convey the meaning.

Answer: Change your voice tone.

Changing your voice tone can help convey the emotions of the characters in the story.

• The cat is sleeping
• The cat is sleeping.
• The cat sleeping.
• The cat is sleep.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

The correct sentence includes proper structure and punctuation.

• Close your book
• Discuss what you read
• Ignore your partner
• Start reading again

Answer: Discuss what you read

Discussing helps reinforce understanding and improves comprehension.