Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Reading fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. In this lesson, we will explore how to read with expression, which means using our voice to convey feelings and emotions in the text. This helps the listener understand the story better and makes reading more enjoyable.

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 how I use my voice to express Thabo's excitement and curiosity. For example, when Thabo discovers a beautiful flower, I will read that part with a joyful tone. After reading, we will discuss how the tone changes with different parts of the story.

Now, pair up with a classmate. Each of you will take turns reading a paragraph from the story. As you read, focus on using different tones for different emotions. After each paragraph, discuss with your partner how the tone affected your understanding of the text. Did it make the story more interesting? Why or why not?

For your independent practice, write three sentences about your favorite animal. Use correct punctuation and spacing. Then, choose one sentence and practice reading it aloud with expression. Think about how you can use your voice to show excitement or sadness about the animal. Be prepared to share your sentence with the class.

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

Answer: The ability to read smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves reading a text with speed and accuracy, which helps in understanding the content.

• It makes reading longer
• It helps convey emotions and meaning
• It confuses the listener
• It is not important

Answer: It helps convey emotions and meaning

Using expression in reading allows the reader to communicate feelings and enhance the listener's understanding.

Answer: By using a loud and cheerful voice.

Using a loud and cheerful voice can effectively convey excitement to the listener.

• Speed only
• Pronunciation and expression
• Reading silently
• Ignoring punctuation

Answer: Pronunciation and expression

Focusing on pronunciation and expression helps in delivering the text effectively to the audience.

Answer: Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences.

Punctuation marks indicate pauses and intonation, which are crucial for understanding the text.

• By reading silently
• By reading aloud to a family member
• By watching TV
• By writing stories

Answer: By reading aloud to a family member

Reading aloud to someone helps improve fluency and allows for feedback on expression.

Answer: I enjoyed using different voices for different characters.