Setswana Home Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and with expression. It involves recognizing words quickly, understanding the meaning, and using appropriate intonation. Today, we will practice reading short texts together, focusing on how to read with feeling and clarity. We will also discuss the importance of punctuation, as it helps us know when to pause and how to express ourselves.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a young boy named Thabo who loves to explore nature. As we read, pay attention to the punctuation marks. For example, when we see a comma, we will take a short pause, and when we see a question mark, we will raise our voices slightly to show curiosity. After reading, we will discuss how Thabo felt during his adventures.

Now, I want you to pair up with a partner. Each of you will take turns reading a different short text. As you read, focus on using the correct expression based on the punctuation. After reading, discuss with your partner how the characters in your stories might feel. Use phrases like 'I think...' or 'I feel...' to express your thoughts.

For your independent practice, I want you to write five sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, read your sentences aloud to yourself, paying attention to how the punctuation affects your reading. You can also illustrate your sentences with a drawing of your animal.

• Reading without stopping
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading only silently
• Reading very slowly

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency means being able to read a text smoothly and expressively, which helps with understanding.

Answer: Punctuation helps us know when to pause and how to express our feelings.

Punctuation marks guide readers on how to read sentences correctly, affecting their expression.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking something, which changes how we read it.

Answer: By changing the tone of my voice.

Changing the tone of voice helps convey the emotions of the characters in the text.

• Stop completely
• Take a short pause
• Read faster
• Skip to the next sentence

Answer: Take a short pause

A comma indicates a brief pause in reading, which helps maintain the flow of the sentence.

Answer: Practice reading aloud with different emotions.

Practicing reading aloud helps develop better expression and fluency.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Letter

Answer: Letter

A letter is not a punctuation mark; it is a character used in writing.