English First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. In this lesson, we will read a short story together, focusing on how to use our voices to express different characters and emotions. We will also discuss what makes reading sound interesting and engaging.

Let's read the story 'The Happy Frog.' As we read, pay attention to how the frog feels and how we can show that in our voices. For example, when the frog is happy, we can read with a cheerful tone. When the frog is sad, we can use a softer voice. After reading, we will discuss the story and the feelings of the frog.

Now, let's pair up and practice reading the story together. One of you will read the part of the frog, and the other will read the narrator's part. Remember to use different voices for the frog's emotions. After you finish, share with your partner how you felt while reading and what you think the frog was feeling.

For your independent practice, write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, read your sentences aloud to yourself or to a friend, focusing on how you can express the feelings of your animal. This will help you practice your reading fluency and expression.

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

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves both speed and the ability to express emotions through voice.

• Using a loud voice all the time
• Changing your voice for different characters
• Reading as fast as possible
• Ignoring punctuation

Answer: Changing your voice for different characters

Using different voices helps convey the emotions and personalities of characters.

Answer: Use a cheerful tone.

A cheerful tone helps express the happiness of the character.

• Throw them away
• Read them aloud
• Keep them a secret
• Ask someone else to write them

Answer: Read them aloud

Reading your sentences aloud helps practice fluency and expression.

Answer: Using different voices for characters.

This helps make the reading more engaging and fun.

• It makes writing look pretty
• It helps to organize thoughts
• It is not important
• It makes sentences longer

Answer: It helps to organize thoughts

Punctuation clarifies meaning and helps the reader understand the text.

• A poem
• A short story
• A newspaper article
• A comic strip

Answer: A short story