isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 8

Guided reading is an essential part of learning to read. In this lesson, we will read a short story together. I will help you understand the words and sentences. We will also talk about what the story means and how it makes us feel. Listening to each other is important, so we will share our thoughts after reading.

Let's read a short story about a cat named 'Ukat'. The story goes: 'Ukat uthanda ukudlala. Uthanda ukugijima emanzini.' (The cat loves to play. It loves to run in the water.) After reading, we will discuss what Ukat likes to do and how it feels when playing.

After reading, I will ask you some questions about Ukat. For example, 'Yini uUkat ayithandayo?' (What does Ukat love?) and 'Ukat uzizwa kanjani uma edlala?' (How does Ukat feel when playing?). Let's take turns answering these questions and share our ideas about the story.

Now it’s your turn to write! Think about your favorite animal. Write two sentences about what it likes to do. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning and a full stop at the end. For example, 'Inja iyathanda ukuhamba.' (The dog loves to walk.) Share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• Ukudlala (to play)
• Ukulala (to sleep)
• Ukudla (to eat)

Answer: Ukudlala (to play)

The story clearly states that Ukat loves to play.

• U
• K
• A

Answer: U

The name 'Ukat' starts with the letter 'U'.

Answer: Ukat uzizwa ejabulile. (Ukat feels happy.)

Ukat feels happy when it plays, as discussed in the story.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Inja iyathanda ukudlala. (The dog loves to play.)

This sentence correctly describes an animal and uses proper punctuation.

• Ukat is sad.
• Ukat loves to play.
• Ukat is sleeping.

Answer: Ukat loves to play.

The main idea of the story is about Ukat's love for playing.

• Use a full stop
• Use a capital letter
• Use a comma

Answer: Use a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter.

Answer: Sikhuluma ngendaba. (We talk about the story.)

Discussing the story helps us understand it better.