siSwati Home Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and with expression. This week, we will focus on reading short texts together. We will discuss how to use our voices to show feelings and meaning in the text. For example, when reading a happy story, we can use a cheerful tone, and for a sad story, we can use a softer voice.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that learns to fly. As we read, pay attention to how we can change our voices. For instance, when the bird is excited, we can read with a high, happy voice. When the bird is scared, we can lower our voices. After reading, we will discuss how the bird felt at different parts of the story.

Now, let's divide into small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. As a group, practice reading the text aloud. Focus on using expression in your voices. After practicing, each group will present their text to the class. Remember to think about how the characters feel and how that should change your voice.

For 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, using expression. Think about how you can show the feelings of the animal in your voice.

• Reading quickly without understanding
• Reading smoothly and with expression
• Reading only in silence

Answer: Reading smoothly and with expression

Reading fluency involves reading text smoothly while conveying the correct emotions.

• A loud voice
• A soft voice
• A cheerful voice

Answer: A cheerful voice

Using a cheerful voice helps convey the happiness of the story.

Answer: Change the tone of my voice.

Changing the tone of your voice helps to express different emotions in the text.

• Skip to the next line
• Use punctuation
• Read faster

Answer: Use punctuation

Punctuation marks indicate the end of a sentence and help clarify meaning.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud with a partner
• Reading only difficult texts

Answer: Reading aloud with a partner

Reading aloud with a partner allows for practice and feedback on fluency and expression.

Answer: It makes the story more interesting.

Using expression engages listeners and helps convey the emotions of the story.

• A comma
• A number
• A letter

Answer: A comma

A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause in a sentence.