Sepedi Home 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 practice reading short texts aloud, focusing on expression and clarity. Good readers use punctuation to guide their expression, which helps convey the meaning of the text.

Let's read a short passage together: 'Mokhudu o etla ka borai, a lebeletse lefaseng le letle.' Notice how the comma indicates a pause. When we read it aloud, we should pause slightly at the comma and emphasize the beauty of the world. This helps listeners understand the emotions behind the words.

In groups of four, choose a short text from the provided selection. Each student will take turns reading a sentence. Pay attention to punctuation marks and use them to guide your expression. After reading, discuss as a group what the text means and how it made you feel. This will help reinforce your understanding and improve your fluency.

Now, 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, focusing on your expression. This practice will help you become more fluent in both reading and writing.

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

Answer: The ability to read smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves reading with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.

Answer: Punctuation helps guide the reader's expression and indicates pauses.

Punctuation marks like commas and periods help convey the meaning and emotion of the text.

• Dog
• House
• Comma
• Run

Answer: Comma

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

Answer: The sun is shining brightly.

This sentence ends with a period, indicating it is a complete thought.

• Skip it
• Pause slightly
• Read faster
• Change the sentence

Answer: Pause slightly

A comma indicates a brief pause, which helps in understanding the sentence better.

Answer: Practice reading aloud regularly.

Regular practice helps build speed and confidence in reading.

• I like apples oranges and bananas.
• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
• I like apples oranges, and bananas.
• I like, apples oranges and bananas.

Answer: I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

This sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a list.