Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. This week, we will focus on reading short stories in Setswana. We will learn 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 story together. The story is about a boy named Thabo who finds a lost puppy. As we read, pay attention to how I change my voice when Thabo is happy or sad. Notice how I pause at commas and periods. After reading, we will discuss how Thabo felt at different parts of the story.

Now, it's your turn! In small groups, choose a short text from the provided selection. Each student will take turns reading a paragraph aloud. Remember to use expression in your voice and to pause at punctuation marks. After your group finishes reading, discuss how the characters in your story felt and why.

For independent practice, 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 in your voice. This will help you practice reading fluently and with feeling.

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly with expression
• Reading only in silence
• Reading only aloud

Answer: Reading smoothly with expression

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

• Pause and take a breath
• Read faster
• Skip to the next sentence
• Change your voice to a whisper

Answer: Pause and take a breath

Pausing at a period helps to separate thoughts and gives the reader a moment to reflect.

Answer: Change your voice to match the feelings of the characters.

Using different tones of voice helps to convey the emotions of the characters in the story.

• It makes the text look pretty
• It helps to organize thoughts
• It makes reading harder
• It is not important

Answer: It helps to organize thoughts

Punctuation helps readers understand the structure of sentences and the flow of ideas.

Answer: A lost puppy.

Thabo's adventure in the story revolves around finding a lost puppy.

• By reading silently
• By reading aloud with expression
• By skipping difficult words
• By reading only once

Answer: By reading aloud with expression

Reading aloud with expression helps improve fluency and makes the reading experience more engaging.

• Stop reading
• Pause briefly
• Read faster
• Skip to the next sentence