Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. It is important because it helps us understand the text better. Today, we will practice reading short stories in Tshivenda, focusing on how to read with feeling. We will also discuss the meaning of the stories to ensure comprehension.

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 use my voice to show the bird's excitement and fear. For example, when the bird is scared, I will read softly and slowly, but when it is excited, I will read quickly and with a loud voice. After reading, we will discuss what the bird felt during 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 sentence aloud. Remember to use expression in your voice. After each group finishes, we will come together to share how we felt while reading and what we think the story was about.

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, focusing on using expression. This will help you practice both writing and reading fluently.

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

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

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

Answer: It helps us understand the feelings of the characters and makes the story more interesting.

Reading with expression allows listeners to connect with the emotions of the characters, enhancing comprehension.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

Answer: By using a loud voice or reading quickly.

Using a loud voice or reading quickly can convey excitement in a story.

• Skip it
• Pause briefly
• Read faster
• Ignore it

Answer: Pause briefly

Pausing briefly at punctuation marks helps to convey the correct meaning and flow of the text.

Answer: The bird learned to fly.

This answer reflects comprehension of the story's main idea.

• The cat is black.
• The cat is black
• The cat is black!
• The cat is black?

Answer: The cat is black.

This sentence is correct because it has proper punctuation at the end.