Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately. In this lesson, we will focus on reading short texts in Setswana. We will practice reading aloud to improve our speed and expression. Good readers use their voices to show feelings and meaning in the text. Let’s start by discussing what makes a reading sound expressive.

Here is a short text: 'Ngwana o a tshega. O a bapala le bagwera ba gagwe.' (The child is laughing. He is playing with his friends.) Let’s read this together. Notice how we can change our voice to show excitement when we say 'o a tshega' and a happy tone when we say 'o a bapala'. This helps the listener understand the emotions in the story.

Now, let’s read another short text together. 'Mma o a fa ngwana borai.' (The mother gives the child a toy.) I will read it first, and then you will repeat after me. Pay attention to my voice and how I emphasize certain words. After we read, we will discuss how the mother feels when she gives the toy.

Now it’s your turn to write! Write three sentences about your favorite game. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ke rata go bapala le mekgwa.' (I like to play with my friends.) After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner, using expression in your voice.

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly and accurately
• Reading only in silence
• Reading only to oneself

Answer: Reading smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves being able to read a text smoothly and accurately, which helps with comprehension.

Answer: Expression helps convey the emotions and meaning of the text.

Using expression in reading helps the listener understand the feelings and context of the story.

• Ngwana o a tshega
• Ngwana o tshega a
• O a tshega ngwana
• Tshega o ngwana

Answer: Ngwana o a tshega

This sentence is correctly structured in Setswana, meaning 'The child is laughing.'

Answer: Ke rata go ja borai.

This sentence means 'I like to eat toys.' It shows correct structure and spacing.

• Read as fast as possible
• Use a monotone voice
• Change your voice for different parts
• Skip difficult words

Answer: Change your voice for different parts

Using different voices helps to express the emotions and actions in the text.

Answer: The mother gives the child a toy.

This sentence illustrates a simple action and shows the relationship between the mother and child.

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• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: ?

A question mark is used at the end of a question to indicate that an answer is expected.