isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Today, we will focus on guided reading, where we will read a short isiXhosa text together. Guided reading helps us understand the story better and allows us to practice our reading skills. I will read a short story, and then we will discuss it as a class. Pay attention to the words and sentences, as we will also practice writing them correctly.

Let’s read the story 'UThandiwe noMpho'. In this story, Thandiwe and Mpho go to the market. As we read, I will point out important words and phrases. After reading, I will ask questions about the story to check our understanding. For example, I might ask, 'Where did Thandiwe and Mpho go?' and we will discuss the answer together.

After reading the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask questions like, 'What did Thandiwe buy at the market?' and 'How did Mpho feel during their trip?' Students will take turns answering. This will help us practice speaking and listening skills. Remember to use full sentences when you answer!

Now, it’s your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about what you like to buy at the market. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you could write, 'Ndithanda ukuthenga iimbotyi.' After writing, you can share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice your writing and speaking skills.

• Thandiwe and Mpho
• Thandiwe and Sipho
• Mpho and Zola

Answer: Thandiwe and Mpho

The main characters in the story are Thandiwe and Mpho.

Answer: They went to the market.

Thandiwe and Mpho went to the market to buy things.

• Apples
• Bananas
• Carrots

Answer: Apples

Thandiwe bought apples at the market.

Answer: Mpho felt happy.

Mpho was happy to go to the market with Thandiwe.

• Reading alone
• Reading with a teacher
• Reading silently

Answer: Reading with a teacher

Guided reading involves reading together with a teacher to improve understanding.

Answer: I like to buy bananas.

Students should write a complete sentence about their preferences.

• Use correct punctuation
• Write in capital letters only
• Skip spaces

Answer: Use correct punctuation

Using correct punctuation helps make sentences clear and understandable.

Answer: We discussed the story.

After reading, we had a discussion to check our understanding.