Reading fluency and expression (T1 W7)
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Reading fluency is the ability to read text smoothly and accurately. This week, we will focus on reading short stories in siSwati. We will practice how to express emotions and meaning through our voices while reading. Good readers use punctuation to guide their expression, so we will pay attention to full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks.
Here is a short text: 'UThandi uyathanda ukudla. Uthanda ukudla okumnandi!' (Thandi loves to eat. She loves delicious food!) Let's read this together. Notice how we pause at the full stop and change our tone when we read the exclamation. This helps to show excitement in our reading.
Now, let’s read another short text together. 'UJabu uyahamba esikolweni. UJabu uthanda ukufunda.' (Jabu goes to school. Jabu loves to learn.) As we read, I want you to listen for the punctuation. After reading, we will discuss how Jabu feels about school. How can we show that feeling when we read?
For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you love to do. Remember to use correct punctuation. For example, 'Ngithanda ukudlala.' (I love to play.) After writing, you will read your sentences to a partner, focusing on expression and fluency.
Answer: Reading smoothly and accurately
Reading fluency means being able to read text smoothly and accurately, which helps with understanding.
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark is used to express excitement or strong feelings in a sentence.
Answer: Ngithanda ukufunda.
This sentence means 'I love to learn.' It shows personal interest.
Answer: Pause and take a breath
At a full stop, you should pause to indicate the end of a thought.
Answer: UThandi uthanda ukudla okumnandi.
This means 'Thandi loves delicious food.' It shows her preference.
Answer: Ngiyathanda ukudlala.
The correct sentence ends with a full stop, indicating completion.
Answer: By changing your voice
Changing your voice helps to express the feelings in the text.
Answer: I check for punctuation.
Checking for punctuation helps ensure the sentence is complete and correctly expressed.