English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. In this lesson, we will practice reading short texts that are fun and engaging. We will focus on how to read with expression, which means using our voice to show feelings and emotions in the text.

Let's read a short poem together: 'The Cat in the Hat'. As we read, pay attention to how I change my voice for different parts. For example, when I say 'The cat sat on the mat', I will use a soft voice. When I say 'Oh no! The cat is here!', I will use a loud and surprised voice. This helps to make the reading more interesting and helps us understand the feelings in the poem.

Now, let's pair up and practice reading the poem together. One partner will read the first stanza, and the other will read the second. Remember to use expression in your voice. After reading, discuss with your partner how the poem made you feel and what parts you liked best. This will help you think about the meaning behind the words.

For your independent practice, write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation, such as capital letters at the beginning and full stops at the end. After writing, read your sentences aloud to yourself or to a friend, using expression to show how you feel about your animal. This will help you practice both writing and reading fluently.

• 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 a text smoothly and accurately, which helps with comprehension.

• It makes reading longer
• It helps convey feelings and emotions
• It makes reading easier
• It is not important

Answer: It helps convey feelings and emotions

Using expression in reading helps the listener understand the emotions and feelings behind the words.

Answer: By changing the tone of my voice.

Changing the tone of your voice can help convey different emotions while reading.

• Use a comma
• Use a full stop
• Use a question mark
• Skip punctuation

Answer: Use a full stop

A full stop is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that the thought is complete.

Answer: My favorite animal is a dog.

This sentence is a simple statement that clearly expresses a preference.

• Dog
• Happy
• !
• .

Answer: .

The full stop (.) is a punctuation mark used to end sentences.

• By reading silently
• By reading aloud with a friend
• By only reading difficult texts
• By not practicing at all

Answer: By reading aloud with a friend

Reading aloud with a friend allows for practice in fluency and expression.