Afrikaans First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, and I will ask you to predict what might happen next in the story. Predictions are guesses based on what we read and what we already know. As we read, pay attention to the pictures and words to help you make your predictions.

Let's look at the first page of our story. The picture shows a cat looking at a tree. What do you think the cat might do next? Will it climb the tree, or will it walk away? Discuss your ideas with a partner. Remember, there are no wrong answers when we make predictions!

Now, we will read the next few pages together. After each page, I will pause and ask you to predict what will happen next. Use the clues from the text and illustrations to support your predictions. For example, if the cat sees a bird in the tree, what do you think it will do? Share your thoughts with the class.

After our shared reading, I want you to write your own prediction about what will happen at the end of the story. Use the sentence starter: 'I think the cat will...'. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentence. Once you finish writing, draw a picture to show your prediction.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To understand the story better
• To confuse the reader
• To read faster

Answer: To understand the story better

Making predictions helps us engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Answer: The cat will climb the tree.

This answer shows a logical prediction based on the context of the story.

• The cat will fly to the moon.
• The cat will chase the bird.
• The cat will turn into a dog.
• The cat will disappear.

Answer: The cat will chase the bird.

This prediction is based on the context of the story and is plausible.

Answer: Punctuation helps others understand my sentences.

Punctuation marks clarify the meaning of sentences and make them easier to read.

• Forget about it
• Read to see if you were right
• Tell everyone your prediction
• Draw a picture

Answer: Read to see if you were right

Reading further helps confirm or challenge our predictions.

Answer: I think the cat will catch the bird.

This sentence is a clear prediction and uses correct structure.

• Reading alone
• Reading with a partner
• Reading together as a group
• Reading silently

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together.