Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read text smoothly and accurately. In this lesson, we will practice reading short stories in Sesotho. We will focus on how to read with expression, which means using our voices to show feelings and meanings. For example, when a character is happy, we can read with a cheerful tone, and when they are sad, we can read softly.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that learns to fly. As we read, pay attention to how I change my voice. When the bird is excited, I will read with a fast and happy voice. When the bird is scared, I will slow down and use a worried tone. After reading, we will discuss how the bird felt at different parts of the story.

Now, let's form small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. I want you to practice reading your text together. Remember to think about how the characters feel and try to express those feelings in your voices. After practicing, each group will present their text to the class, showing us how they read with expression.

For your independent practice, I want you to 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 a partner, using your voice to show how your animal feels. This will help you practice both writing and reading with expression.

• Reading slowly without mistakes
• Reading smoothly and accurately
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency means being able to read text smoothly and without errors.

• It makes reading longer
• It helps convey feelings and meanings
• It is not important

Answer: It helps convey feelings and meanings

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

Answer: Read with a cheerful tone.

A cheerful tone indicates happiness and engages the listener.

• Leave it blank
• Add a punctuation mark
• Start a new sentence

Answer: Add a punctuation mark

Punctuation marks are necessary to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Sadness.

Expressing sadness can be done by reading softly and slowly.

• Comma
• Letter
• Number

Answer: Comma

A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

• By reading silently
• By reading aloud with a partner
• By not reading at all

Answer: By reading aloud with a partner

Reading aloud with a partner helps improve fluency and expression.

Answer: Correct yourself and continue reading.