Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Reading fluency refers to the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately. It involves recognizing words quickly and understanding their meaning. In this lesson, we will focus on reading short texts aloud, paying attention to expression and punctuation. This helps us convey the emotions and meanings behind the words.

Let's read a short story together. As we read, notice how punctuation marks like commas, periods, and exclamation marks affect our tone and pace. For example, when we see an exclamation mark, we should read that part with excitement. After reading, we will discuss the main ideas and feelings expressed in the text.

In small groups, each student will take turns reading a paragraph from the text aloud. As they read, the rest of the group will listen carefully and provide feedback on their fluency and expression. Encourage students to use their voices to reflect the emotions in the text. After everyone has read, discuss how different punctuation marks changed the way the text was read.

Now, it's your turn to write! Create five sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation marks. After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner, focusing on fluency and expression. Discuss how the punctuation you used affects the way your sentences sound.

• The ability to read quickly without understanding
• The ability to read smoothly and accurately
• The ability to write stories
• The ability to listen to others

Answer: The ability to read smoothly and accurately

Reading fluency involves reading a text smoothly and with understanding.

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark indicates excitement and changes the tone of the reading.

• It helps improve spelling.
• It increases reading speed.
• It enhances understanding and expression.
• It makes reading boring.

Answer: It enhances understanding and expression.

Reading aloud helps us understand the text better and express its emotions.

Answer: It helps convey the correct meaning and tone.

Correct punctuation clarifies the message and guides how the text should be read.

• Pause briefly
• Stop reading
• Read faster
• Skip the word after it

Answer: Pause briefly

A comma indicates a short pause in reading to help with clarity.

Answer: Reading aloud to a partner.

Reading aloud allows for practice in fluency and expression.

• It cannot change the meaning.
• It only affects the length of the sentence.
• It can change how the sentence is understood.
• It makes sentences harder to read.

Answer: It can change how the sentence is understood.