isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. This means we will read a story together as a class. I will read a short text aloud, and you will listen carefully. After reading, we will discuss what we think might happen next in the story. This is called making a prediction. Predictions help us think critically about what we read.

Let’s read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that wants to fly high in the sky. After reading the first part, I will ask you: 'What do you think will happen next? Will the bird fly high or will it face challenges?' This will help us practice our prediction skills based on the text we just read.

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. After reading your text together, discuss within your group what you think will happen next. Remember to think about the clues in the text. After your discussion, each group will share their predictions with the class. This will help us learn from each other.

For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite part of the story we read today. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, draw a picture that represents your sentences. This will help you connect your writing with your understanding of the story.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Reading only pictures
• Reading only the title

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which enhances understanding and engagement.

Answer: Prediction

Making a prediction is when we guess what might happen next based on the information we have.

• Listening carefully
• Ignoring the text
• Reading only the last page
• Not discussing with others

Answer: Listening carefully

Listening carefully allows us to gather clues from the text that help us make informed predictions.

Answer: The bird will fly high in the sky.

This sentence shows a prediction based on the story's context.

• Close your book and sleep
• Discuss what happens next
• Ignore the text
• Only read the title again

Answer: Discuss what happens next

Discussing what happens next helps to develop understanding and prediction skills.

Answer: Correct punctuation

Using correct punctuation helps to make your writing clear and understandable.

• To show off
• To learn from each other
• To finish quickly
• To avoid reading

Answer: To learn from each other

Sharing predictions allows students to hear different ideas and perspectives, enhancing their learning experience.