Setswana First Additional 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 pronunciation, intonation, and expression. This will help you convey the emotions and meanings behind the words, making your reading more engaging.

Consider the following short text: 'Mma le Ntate ba na le bana ba bararo. Ba rata go etela borai le go bapala.' When reading this text, notice how the tone changes when speaking about the family versus when talking about their activities. Practice reading it aloud, emphasizing the different parts to express the meaning clearly.

In pairs, choose a short text from the provided materials. Take turns reading the text aloud to each other. Focus on using proper expression and fluency. After reading, discuss with your partner what the text means and how you felt while reading it. This will help reinforce your understanding and improve your speaking skills.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Create five sentences about your favorite activity, ensuring you use correct punctuation. For example, 'Ke rata go bapala le bagwera ba me.' After writing, read your sentences aloud to yourself, paying attention to how punctuation affects your expression. This will help you connect writing with reading fluency.

• 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 with speed, accuracy, and proper expression, which helps in understanding the text.

Answer: Expression helps convey the emotions and meanings of the text.

Using expression makes the reading more engaging and helps the listener understand the context better.

• Ke rata go ja, le go nwa.
• Ke rata go ja le go nwa.
• Ke rata go ja le go, nwa.
• Ke rata go, ja le go nwa.

Answer: Ke rata go ja le go nwa.

This sentence correctly uses conjunctions without unnecessary punctuation.

Answer: Bapala le go etela borai.

Listing activities helps in practicing sentence construction and fluency.

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

Answer: Pronunciation and expression

Focusing on pronunciation and expression enhances the clarity and engagement of the reading.

Answer: Practicing reading aloud regularly.

Regular practice helps build confidence and improves fluency over time.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a declarative sentence.