isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Today, we will focus on guided reading, which helps us understand what we read. We will read a short story together and discuss its meaning. Guided reading allows us to practice our listening and speaking skills while learning new words and sentences in isiZulu.

Let’s read a short story about 'uThandiwe noMusa'. As we read, I will ask you questions about the story. For example, 'Yini eyenzeka kuThandiwe?' (What happens to Thandiwe?). After reading, we will talk about the main ideas and characters in the story.

After reading the story, I will ask you to tell me what you liked about it. We will also practice writing sentences about the story. For instance, if you liked uMusa, you can say, 'UMusa uyajabula.' (Musa is happy). Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of your sentences and a full stop at the end.

Now, I want you to write a few sentences about your favorite character from the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, think about why you like that character and share your thoughts with a partner. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills.

• uThandiwe
• uMusa
• uSipho
• uNandi

Answer: uThandiwe

The main character in the story we read is uThandiwe.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used at the end of a sentence to show it is complete.

Answer: I like uMusa because he is kind.

Students should express their thoughts about their favorite character.

• jabulile
• sad
• thanda
• phila

Answer: jabulile

'Jabulile' means 'happy' in isiZulu.

Answer: uThandiwe uyafunda.

Students should create a simple sentence about uThandiwe.

• indaba
• umsebenzi
• isifundo
• izinkanyezi

Answer: indaba

'Indaba' means 'story' in isiZulu.

• To play games
• To understand texts
• To write letters
• To sing songs

Answer: To understand texts

Guided reading helps us understand what we read better.

Answer: ?

A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.