isiNdebele Home Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. This week, we will practice reading short stories and poems. We will focus on how to use our voices to show feelings and meaning in the text. Good readers pause at punctuation marks and change their tone to match the story.

Let's read a short poem together. As I read, listen for how I change my voice. For example, when I read the line, 'The sun shines bright,' I will say it happily. When I read, 'The rain falls down,' I will use a softer voice. After reading, we will discuss how the different tones affect the meaning of the poem.

Now, let's split into small groups. Each group will receive a short story. I want you to read it together, taking turns. Pay attention to punctuation marks. After reading, discuss how you can express the feelings of the characters. How can you change your voice to show excitement or sadness? Each group will then present their reading to the class.

For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Use correct punctuation and spacing. Think about how you would say these sentences out loud. After writing, practice reading your sentences to a partner, focusing on using expression in your voice.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading very fast
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading a text smoothly and with the right expression to convey meaning.

• Comma
• Period
• Exclamation mark
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

All these punctuation marks indicate different types of pauses in reading.

Answer: Change your voice tone.

Changing your voice tone helps convey the emotions of the text.

• Read it loudly
• Pause and change your voice
• Skip it
• Read it quickly

Answer: Pause and change your voice

A question mark indicates that the sentence is a question, so you should pause and adjust your tone.

Answer: It helps others understand the meaning.

Punctuation clarifies the structure and meaning of sentences.

• Reading very fast
• Ignoring punctuation
• Using different voices for characters
• Reading without expression

Answer: Using different voices for characters

Using different voices helps to make the reading more engaging and expressive.

• It makes reading boring
• It helps listeners understand the story better
• It makes you read faster
• It is not important

Answer: It helps listeners understand the story better