Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 3

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. Today, we will focus on reading short stories in Sesotho. We will learn how to read with the right speed and emotion, which helps us understand the story better. I will read a short text aloud, and you will listen carefully to how I use my voice to express different feelings.

Let's read a short story together. I will read the story 'Mokhulu le Nkhono' (Grandpa and Grandma). As I read, pay attention to how I change my voice for different characters. After reading, I will ask you to tell me how you felt during the story. This will help you understand how to express emotions while reading.

Now, we will split into small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. You will take turns reading the text aloud to each other. Remember to use expression in your voice. After reading, discuss with your group what the story was about and how the characters felt. I will walk around to listen and help you with any difficult words.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite character from the story you read. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, you will share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills as well.

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading only in silence
• Reading only difficult texts

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading a text smoothly and with the right emotions, which helps with understanding.

• It makes reading longer
• It helps convey emotions and meaning
• It confuses the reader
• It is not important

Answer: It helps convey emotions and meaning

Using expression while reading helps the listener understand the feelings and intentions of the characters.

Answer: I learned to read with expression.

Students should reflect on their learning and express what they found important.

• Keep reading without stopping
• Pause and take a breath
• Read faster
• Skip the full stop

Answer: Pause and take a breath

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence, and pausing helps with understanding.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

The lesson instructed students to write three sentences about their favorite character.

Answer: Change the tone of my voice.

Changing the tone of voice helps to express different emotions in the text.

• Discuss what the story was about
• Ignore the story
• Read it again silently
• Draw a picture