Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. It is important because it helps us understand what we read better. Today, we will practice reading a short story together. As we read, pay attention to how we can change our voice to show different feelings, such as happiness or sadness.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that learns to fly. As I read, listen for the emotions in the story. When I say, 'The little bird was scared to jump,' I will read it softly and slowly. When I say, 'But then it felt brave and flew high!' I will read it loudly and excitedly. Notice how the tone of my voice changes.

Now, let's practice reading the story in groups. Each group will take turns reading a paragraph. Remember to use your voice to express the feelings of the characters. After each group reads, we will discuss how the characters might be feeling and why it is important to show those feelings in our reading.

For 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 a partner, using expression to show how you feel about your animal.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading very quickly
• Reading silently

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading in a way that is smooth and expressive, which helps with understanding.

• It makes reading boring
• It helps listeners understand the story better
• It is not important
• It makes the text longer

Answer: It helps listeners understand the story better

Expressing feelings while reading helps convey the emotions of the characters, enhancing understanding.

Answer: The puppy wagged its tail happily.

This sentence shows happiness through the action of the puppy wagging its tail.

• Add a comma
• Add a period, question mark, or exclamation mark
• Skip it
• Add a space

Answer: Add a period, question mark, or exclamation mark

Correct punctuation at the end of a sentence is essential for clarity.

• By reading loudly
• By reading softly and slowly
• By skipping words
• By reading with a smile

Answer: By reading softly and slowly

Reading softly and slowly can convey sadness effectively.

Answer: Reading with expression helps convey the story's emotions.

This reflects the importance of expression in reading fluency.

• Letters
• Punctuation
• Spaces
• Words