siSwati Home Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. It is important for understanding the text and enjoying reading. Today, we will practice reading short stories in siSwati. We will focus on how to read with feeling, using our voices to show excitement, sadness, or other emotions in the text.

Let’s read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that learns to fly. As we read, pay attention to how I change my voice when the bird is happy or scared. For example, when the bird is happy, I will read with a cheerful tone, and when it is scared, I will read softly and slowly. After reading, we will discuss how the bird felt at different parts of the story.

Now, let’s split into small groups. Each group will choose a short text to read aloud. As you read, practice using different voices to show the feelings of the characters. After reading, each group will share their story with the class and explain how they expressed the emotions through their 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. Remember to pause at commas and use a full stop at the end.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading very fast
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves not just speed, but also the ability to read with emotion and clarity.

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

Reading with expression engages listeners and helps convey the emotions of the story.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark indicates that the sentence is asking something.

Answer: I can’t wait to go to the zoo!

This sentence expresses excitement about visiting the zoo.

• Stop reading
• Pause briefly
• Read faster
• Skip the comma

Answer: Pause briefly

A comma indicates a short pause in the sentence.

Answer: Read softly and slowly.

Reading softly and slowly can convey a sense of sadness in the text.

• The cat is sleeping
• The cat is sleeping.
• The cat is sleeping!
• The cat is sleeping?

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

This sentence is correct with a full stop at the end.

Answer: I learned to read with expression and use punctuation.