Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 7

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 focus on reading short texts aloud, paying attention to expression and punctuation. Expression helps convey the emotions and intentions behind the words, making the reading more engaging for listeners.

Consider the following sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.' When reading this, you can add expression by emphasizing 'jumped' and changing your tone to show excitement. Let's practice reading this sentence together, focusing on how we can make it sound lively and interesting.

In small groups, each student will take turns reading a short paragraph from a selected text. As they read, the rest of the group will listen for fluency and expression. After each reading, the group will discuss how the reader used punctuation to enhance their expression. Encourage students to give constructive feedback to one another.

Now, it's your turn to write! Create five sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, practice reading your sentences aloud, focusing on how punctuation affects your expression. You can even share your sentences with a partner and discuss how they can be read with different emotions.

• 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, accuracy, and proper expression.

Answer: Expression makes the reading more engaging and helps convey the emotions of the text.

Using expression allows listeners to connect with the story and understand the feelings behind the words.

• Period
• Exclamation mark
• Comma
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

• Only the words
• Punctuation and expression
• The length of the text
• The number of pages

Answer: Punctuation and expression

Punctuation helps guide how we read, and expression makes the reading more lively.

Answer: Wow! That was amazing!

An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.

• Reading silently
• Practicing reading aloud
• Ignoring punctuation
• Reading only difficult texts

Answer: Practicing reading aloud

Reading aloud helps improve fluency by allowing practice with expression and pacing.

Answer: Spacing helps separate words and makes the text easier to read.

Proper spacing ensures that readers can easily identify where one word ends and another begins.