# Lesson 48: Reading with expression

📖 READING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Sounds and Words

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## Objective

Read short sentences with expression by using punctuation marks and feeling words to guide your voice.

## Materials

- Pencil/Paper to copy one sentence and draw a feeling face next to it
- The Sound Pad (bottom right corner) to hear letter and digraph sounds

## Letter & Sound Pad

Tap any button to hear its sound.

### Short vowels

### Long vowels

### Consonant sounds

### Digraphs

## Mini-lesson — What is reading with expression?

When you read with expression, your voice matches what is happening in the sentence.

Your voice does not sound the same all the time. It can sound happy, sad, excited, or curious depending on the words and the ending mark.

At the end of a sentence, you might see:

- Period (.) — read in a calm, steady voice. It is telling you something.
- Question mark (?) — read in a curious, asking voice. Your voice can go up a little at the end.
- Exclamation mark (!) — read in a strong voice. It can show excitement, surprise, or a big feeling.

Feeling words can also give you clues:

- “I am sad.” — use a softer, lower voice.
- “I am so excited!” — use a louder, happier voice.

When you read, look at the last mark and the feeling words. Then choose a voice that fits.

Remember: punctuation and feeling words are like little signs that tell your voice what to do.

Picture strip: Punctuation and expression

## Guided Practice — Read the expression mini-book

How to use this mini-book:

- On each page, look at the punctuation mark at the end.
- Think: Should my voice be calm, curious, soft, or excited?
- Read the sentence out loud in that voice.

After reading, choose one sentence and write it on your paper. Draw a small face next to it to show the feeling.

Expression helpers
. ? ! happy sad excited calm

Tip: Change your face and your voice to match the feeling in the sentence.

### Mini-Book: My expressive day

1

I wake up. I feel calm.

These are telling sentences with periods. Read them in a calm voice.

2

What is that sound?

This is a question with a question mark. Read it in a curious voice.

3

I see my friend at the door!

This has an exclamation mark. Read it in an excited voice.

4

I drop my snack. I feel sad.

These are telling sentences. Read them in a softer, sad voice.

## Reading Practice — Drag the correct expression voice

Each sentence has punctuation and feeling words that give you a clue about how your voice should sound. Drag the correct feeling voice into the empty box: calm voice, curious voice, excited voice, or sad voice. Chips stay in their own question. When you are done, press “Check sentences.”

I have a new book. I should use a .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

Where is my jacket? I should use a .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

Look at the big rainbow! I should use an .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

We walk to school every day. I should use a .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

Can you read this with me? I should use a .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

Watch out for the puddle! I should use an .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

My sister is drawing a picture. I should use a .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

What is in that big box? I should use a .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

I found my lost toy! I should use an .

calm voice curious voice excited voice

I dropped my snack. I feel sad. I should use a .

sad voice calm voice excited voice

## Quick Check — Thinking about expression (5 questions)

#### What does it mean to read with expression?

To read as fast as you can To use your voice to show feelings To whisper every word

#### Which punctuation mark is used for a question?

. ! ?

#### Which sentence should be read in an excited voice?

I sit on the chair. We are going to the park! It is time to sleep.

#### How should you read a sentence that says “I feel sad.”?

In a softer, lower voice In a loud, happy voice In a silly voice

#### Why is punctuation important for expression?

It shows how many words are on the page It gives clues about how to use your voice It is only for spelling tests

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Notices punctuation marks and uses them to guide expression Changes voice to match simple feelings in sentences (happy, sad, excited, calm) Reads short sentences aloud with clear, appropriate expression Stays understandable while using expression (not too fast or too silly)

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can read with expression 🙂 I need more practice changing my voice 😅 It still feels tricky

#### I will practice…

Looking at punctuation before I read a sentence Matching my voice to happy, sad, or excited sentences Reading a short story out loud with expression
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