siSwati Home Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read text smoothly and accurately. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding the meaning of the text. Today, we will practice reading short stories in siSwati, focusing on how to read with expression. Expression means using your voice to show feelings and emotions in the story.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a young boy named Sipho who finds a lost puppy. As we read, pay attention to how I change my voice when Sipho is happy or scared. For example, when Sipho finds the puppy, I will read with excitement. Listen carefully to my tone and try to mimic it when it's your turn to read.

Now, let's form small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. Read your text aloud together, taking turns. Focus on using expression in your voices. After reading, discuss with your group how the characters might feel in different parts of the story. Use phrases like 'I think Sipho felt...' to express your thoughts.

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 to show how you feel about your animal. Remember to check for spacing between words and punctuation marks.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and accurately
• Reading very fast
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves being able to read text smoothly and accurately, which helps with understanding.

Answer: Expression helps to show the feelings of the characters and makes the story more interesting.

Using expression in reading helps convey emotions and engages the listener.

• A space
• A period
• A letter
• A word

Answer: A period

A period is a punctuation mark that indicates the end of a sentence.

• Read as fast as you can
• Use a monotone voice
• Change your voice for different characters
• Skip difficult words

Answer: Change your voice for different characters

Changing your voice helps to express the emotions of the characters and makes the reading more engaging.

Answer: My favorite food is pizza!

This sentence uses correct punctuation with an exclamation mark to show excitement.

• To make the text look pretty
• To separate words
• To confuse the reader
• To fill up space

Answer: To separate words

Spacing is important because it helps readers understand where one word ends and another begins.

Answer: I feel joyful and excited.

This response shows how reading can evoke emotions based on the story's content.