isiNdebele Home Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. It is important because it helps us understand what we read better. Today, we will practice reading short stories and poems. We will focus on how to read with the right speed, tone, and emotion. I will demonstrate how to read a text, paying attention to punctuation marks like commas and full stops, which help us know when to pause or stop.

Let’s read a short poem together. I will read it first, and you will listen carefully. Pay attention to how I change my voice for different parts of the poem. After I read, we will discuss how the poem makes us feel and what words stood out to us. For example, in the line 'The sun shines bright,' I will read it with a cheerful tone. Now, let’s read it together, and I want you to try to express the feelings in your voice.

Now, let’s split into small groups. Each group will receive a short story. I want you to read the story together, taking turns. As you read, think about how you can use your voice to show the characters' emotions. After reading, discuss with your group what the main idea of the story is and how the characters felt. I will walk around to listen and help you with any difficult words.

For your 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. Pay attention to how you express the sentences with your voice. You can also illustrate your sentences with a drawing of your animal.

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

Answer: Reading smoothly with expression

Reading fluency involves reading a text smoothly and with the right expression, which helps with understanding.

Answer: Comma

A comma indicates a brief pause in reading, helping to clarify the meaning of sentences.

• Reading in a monotone voice
• Changing your voice for different characters
• Reading very fast
• Ignoring punctuation

Answer: Changing your voice for different characters

Changing your voice helps convey the emotions of different characters, making the reading more engaging.

Answer: Discuss the main idea and characters' feelings.

Discussing helps reinforce understanding and allows learners to share their thoughts about the story.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

You are asked to write three sentences to practice using punctuation and expressing your thoughts.

Answer: It helps the listener understand the emotions and meaning of the text.

Reading with expression makes the text more engaging and helps convey the intended feelings.

• Read faster
• Pause and take a breath
• Skip to the next sentence
• Change your voice

Answer: Pause and take a breath