Tshivenda Home Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. It helps us understand the text better. Today, we will read a short story together and practice reading it aloud. We will focus on how to use our voices to show feelings and meanings in the words.

Let's read a short story about a cat named 'Mia'. As we read, pay attention to how Mia feels in different parts of the story. For example, when Mia is happy, we can read with a cheerful voice. When she is scared, we should read softly and slowly. This helps us express the emotions in the story.

Now, we will read the story together in groups. Each group will take turns reading a paragraph. Remember to use your voice to show how Mia feels. After reading, discuss with your group how you can express different emotions while reading. What words can help us show happiness, sadness, or excitement?

For independent practice, write three sentences about how you feel today. Use punctuation marks like periods, question marks, and exclamation marks. After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner, using your voice to express your feelings. This will help you practice reading fluently and with expression.

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading only in silence
• Reading only difficult texts

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency means being able to read text smoothly while expressing the emotions and meanings behind the words.

Answer: By using a cheerful voice.

Using a cheerful voice helps convey the emotion of happiness in the text.

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• ?
• !
• ,

Answer: !

An exclamation mark is used to show excitement or strong feelings in a sentence.

Answer: Read softly and slowly.

Reading softly and slowly helps to create a suspenseful atmosphere during scary parts of a story.

• It makes reading boring.
• It helps listeners understand the story better.
• It is not important.
• It only matters in writing.

Answer: It helps listeners understand the story better.

Expressing feelings while reading helps the audience connect with the story and understand its emotions.

Answer: Sadness.

Expressing sadness can be done by reading softly and slowly, which reflects the emotion.

• Correct spelling only
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• Only the length of the sentences
• Nothing at all

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing

Correct punctuation and spacing are essential for clear and understandable writing.