Sepedi Home Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. In this lesson, we will read short texts in Sepedi, focusing on how to express emotions and ideas through our voice. We will also discuss the importance of punctuation in conveying meaning.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a boy named Thabo who loves to play soccer. As we read, pay attention to how I use my voice to show excitement when Thabo scores a goal. Notice how punctuation marks like exclamation points and commas help us understand how to read the sentences. For example, 'Thabo scored a goal! Everyone cheered!' shows excitement, while 'Thabo, tired from running, sat down.' shows a pause.

Now, let's form small groups. Each group will receive a different short text to read aloud. As you read, practice using different voices for characters and pay attention to punctuation. After reading, discuss with your group how the punctuation changed the way you read the text. What emotions did you feel while reading? Share your thoughts with the class.

For independent practice, write five sentences about your favorite activity. Make sure to use correct punctuation marks. For example, you can write, 'I love playing soccer! It is so much fun.' After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner, focusing on expression and fluency. Ask your partner for feedback on your reading.

• The ability to read quickly without understanding
• The ability to read smoothly and with expression
• The ability to memorize texts
• The ability to write stories

Answer: The ability to read smoothly and with expression

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

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• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: !

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

Answer: Practicing reading aloud regularly.

Reading aloud helps improve fluency by allowing readers to practice smooth and expressive reading.

• Stop reading
• Pause briefly
• Read faster
• Skip the word

Answer: Pause briefly

A comma indicates a brief pause in reading to help clarify the meaning of the sentence.

Answer: It helps convey the correct meaning and emotion in sentences.

Correct punctuation guides the reader on how to interpret the sentence, affecting its meaning and tone.

• Running fast.
• He runs.
• Quickly.
• Soccer!

Answer: He runs.

A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb, making 'He runs.' a proper sentence.

• To memorize the text
• To improve fluency and expression
• To finish quickly
• To write a summary

Answer: To improve fluency and expression

Reading aloud helps practice fluency and allows for expression, making the reading more engaging.