📚 Topic Summary
Expressive reading is all about using your voice to make a story come alive! It means changing your tone, speed, and volume to match what's happening in the story. When a character is happy, your voice should sound happy too! When they are sad, your voice should sound sad. Practicing expressive reading helps you understand the story better and makes it more enjoyable for you and anyone listening!
⭐ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
| Word |
Meaning |
| 1. Excited |
A. To speak clearly |
| 2. Clearly |
B. Showing great happiness |
| 3. Whisper |
C. To say something very quietly |
| 4. Grumpy |
D. In a bad mood |
| 5. Narrator |
E. The person telling the story |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words:
The little girl was very _________ when she saw the puppy. She began to _________ with joy. "He's so _________!" she exclaimed. The _________ of the story told us that the puppy became her best friend. From that day on, they were always _________ together.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
How can you use your voice to show that a character is surprised in a story?