Grade 4 Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is a phrase?
A
A phrase is a group of words, which form a unit of meaning within a sentence.
EG: “I go to town, at two o’clock, every day, on the 46A bus.
2
Q
What is phrasing?
A
Phrasing is the dividing of sentences into groups of words, each group having a
meaning in it self and being of a length to be spoken on one breath.
3
Q
Why is phrasing important?
A
Phrasing, or breaking up the sentence in to units of meaning, helps us to make sense
when we are reading aloud.
4
Q
What are the four main rules of reading aloud?
A
Presentation(how u hold the book/being able to turn the page)
Announcing the title and the author
Loud clear and expressive speech
Eye contact with the audience.
