isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Guided reading is an important part of learning a new language. In this lesson, we will read a short story together. I will help you understand the words and sentences. We will discuss the story and share our thoughts. This will help you improve your isiNdebele skills.

Let's read a short text together. The story is about a boy named Thabo who loves to play outside. As we read, I will ask you questions about the story. For example, 'What does Thabo like to do?' This helps us think about what we read and understand it better.

After reading the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask you questions like, 'How does Thabo feel when he plays?' and 'What is your favorite game to play outside?' You will share your answers with the class. Remember to listen to your friends and respond to their ideas.

Now it's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite game. Make sure to use capital letters at the beginning and a full stop at the end. For example, 'I like to play soccer. It is fun. I play with my friends.' After you finish, read your sentences to a partner.

• Thabo
• Sipho
• Lindiwe
• Zanele

Answer: Thabo

The story is about a boy named Thabo.

• Read books
• Play outside
• Watch TV
• Draw pictures

Answer: Play outside

Thabo loves to play outside as mentioned in the story.

Answer: Happy

Thabo feels happy when he plays outside.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used at the end of a sentence.

• Use a small letter
• Use a capital letter
• Skip it
• Use a number

Answer: Use a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter.

Answer: I like to play basketball.

This is an example of a correct sentence about a favorite game.

• Listen and talk
• Only listen
• Only talk
• Draw pictures

Answer: Listen and talk

In group discussions, we listen to each other and share our thoughts.

Answer: I learned how to write sentences.

This reflects the learning objective of practicing writing sentences.