Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and accurately. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. Today, we will practice reading short texts together. I will model how to read with expression, which means using our voices to show feelings and emotions in the text. For example, if a character is happy, we will read with a cheerful tone.

Let's read a short story together. I will read the first paragraph aloud. Listen carefully to how I change my voice for different characters. For instance, when the rabbit is excited, I will read quickly and with a happy tone. After I finish, I will ask you to repeat after me, focusing on using the same expression. This will help you understand how to bring the story to life with your voice.

Now, let's split into small groups. Each group will receive a short text. As a group, practice reading the text aloud. Pay attention to punctuation marks like commas and exclamation points, as they guide how we should read. After practicing, each group will present their text to the class, using expression to convey the story's emotions. I will walk around to listen and provide feedback.

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 a partner, focusing on using expression. This will help you practice both your writing and reading skills. Remember to check your spacing between words!

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly and accurately
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves being able to read text smoothly and understand its meaning.

• It makes reading longer
• It helps convey emotions
• It makes reading harder

Answer: It helps convey emotions

Using expression in reading helps the listener understand the feelings and emotions of the characters.

Answer: Comma

A comma indicates a pause in reading, helping to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

• Read quietly
• Read with excitement
• Skip the sentence

Answer: Read with excitement

An exclamation point indicates strong feelings, so we should read that part with excitement.

Answer: I love pizza!

This sentence expresses a personal preference and uses correct punctuation.

• One
• Two
• Three

Answer: Three

You are asked to write three sentences to practice your writing skills.

Answer: Practice reading aloud with feeling.

Reading aloud with feeling helps to improve expression and fluency.

• The color of the paper
• Punctuation and spacing
• The number of words