Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. This week, we will focus on reading short stories in Tshivenda. We will practice reading aloud to improve our fluency. Good readers use expression to make the story interesting. Let's think about how we can change our voices to match the characters and emotions in the stories we read.

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 and when he is worried. After reading, we will discuss how Thabo felt at different parts of the story and how we can express those feelings when we read aloud.

Now, let's form small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. Read your text together, taking turns. As you read, practice using different voices for the characters. After reading, discuss with your group how the characters felt and how you can show those feelings through your reading. Remember to pay attention to punctuation marks, as they help us know how to express ourselves.

For independent practice, write three sentences about your favorite part of the story you read. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner. Focus on using expression in your voice to make your sentences come alive. This will help you practice both your writing and reading fluency.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading very fast
• Reading silently

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading a text smoothly and using expression to convey meaning.

• It makes the story boring
• It helps the listener understand the emotions
• It is not important
• It makes you read faster

Answer: It helps the listener understand the emotions

Using expression helps convey the characters' feelings and makes the story more engaging for the listener.

Answer: Change your voice to sound cheerful.

Changing your voice to sound cheerful helps express the character's happiness.

• The number of words
• The punctuation marks
• The length of the text
• The color of the book

Answer: The punctuation marks

Punctuation marks guide how we should express ourselves when reading aloud.

Answer: My favorite part of the story.

Students should reflect on their writing about their favorite part of the story.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

The lesson instructed students to write three sentences about their favorite part.

Answer: To practice reading fluently and to help each other.

Reading with a partner allows students to practice and support each other's reading skills.