isiNdebele Home Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. We will look at pictures and think about what might happen next in the story. This is called making predictions. Predictions help us engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Let’s look at the cover of our story, 'Uthando Lwethu'. What do you see? (Show the cover image). Based on the picture, what do you think the story is about? (Encourage students to share their thoughts). Now, let’s read the first page together. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After reading, we will discuss our predictions.

After reading the story, let’s talk about what we think will happen next. I will ask you some questions. For example, 'What do you think the main character will do next?' or 'How do you think the story will end?' Let’s write down our predictions on the board. Remember to use correct punctuation when writing your sentences.

Now it’s your turn! I want you to think of a different story or a picture book you like. Write down your own prediction about what will happen in that story. Use at least two sentences and remember to use capital letters and full stops. Once you finish, you can share your predictions with a partner.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To understand the text better
• To ignore the pictures
• To read faster

Answer: To understand the text better

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

Answer: Illustrations

Illustrations are the pictures that provide visual clues about the story.

• the cat is black.
• The cat is black
• The Cat is black.
• The cat is black!

Answer: The cat is black.

This sentence uses a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.

Answer: Students' responses may vary.

Students should provide a logical prediction based on their understanding of the story.

• Read it loudly
• Ask a question
• End the sentence
• Ignore it

Answer: Ask a question

A question mark indicates that the sentence is asking something.

Answer: Reading a text together as a group.

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together to enhance understanding.

• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop
• Comma

Answer: Full stop

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