siSwati Home Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Reading fluency is the ability to read text smoothly and with expression. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. Today, we will practice reading short stories in siSwati, focusing on how to read with feeling and clarity. We will also discuss the importance of punctuation in conveying meaning.

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. For example, when we see a question mark, we should raise our voices slightly to show curiosity. When we see an exclamation mark, we should read with excitement. I will read the first paragraph, and then you will take turns reading the next parts.

Now, I want you to pair up with a partner. Each of you will take turns reading a short passage from the story. Remember to use expression and pay attention to punctuation. After reading, discuss with your partner how the punctuation changed the way you read the sentences. Did it make you feel different about the story?

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 yourself or to a friend. Focus on using expression in your voice to make your sentences come alive.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading only silently
• Reading very slowly

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency means being able to read text smoothly and expressively, which helps convey the meaning of the text.

Answer: Punctuation helps us understand how to read sentences with the right expression.

Punctuation marks indicate pauses, excitement, or questions, guiding how we express the text.

• Period
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Exclamation mark

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

• Read faster
• Read with curiosity
• Skip the sentence
• Read silently

Answer: Read with curiosity

A question mark indicates that the sentence is asking something, so we should read it with curiosity.

Answer: My favorite food is pizza.

This sentence is a simple statement that expresses a preference.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

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

Answer: I need to pay attention to punctuation and expression.

Focusing on punctuation and expression helps convey the meaning of the text effectively.