Sepedi Home Language - Term 3 - Week 3

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. Today, we will practice reading short stories in Sepedi. 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 based on the characters' emotions.

Let's read a short story together: 'Mokhudu o na le ngwana. Ngwana o rata go bapala le metswalle.' Notice how I pause at the full stop and change my voice when I talk about Mokhudu and the child. Now, let's practice reading this text together, paying attention to our expression and fluency.

In groups of four, choose a short text from our reading corner. Take turns reading aloud. As you read, listen to your friends and help each other with pronunciation and expression. After reading, discuss what the story was about and how the characters felt. Use your voices to express these feelings when you read.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. For example, if you write about a dog, you might say, 'Ngwaga e e monate, ngwana o na le ntja.' After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner, focusing on 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 reading a text smoothly and with the right expression to convey meaning.

• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence and signals a pause in reading.

Answer: It helps to convey the emotions and meaning of the text.

Using expression makes the reading more engaging and helps listeners understand the feelings of the characters.

• Read faster
• Change your voice to sound curious
• Skip the sentence
• Read it in a loud voice

Answer: Change your voice to sound curious

A question mark indicates a question, so your voice should reflect curiosity.

Answer: Ke rata go ja pasta.

This sentence correctly states a preference and ends with a full stop.

• Reading silently
• Reading aloud with a partner
• Reading only once
• Reading without stopping

Answer: Reading aloud with a partner

Reading aloud with a partner allows for practice and feedback, which improves fluency.

Answer: Discuss the story and share feelings about it.

Discussing the story helps to reinforce understanding and expression.