Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to make predictions about the story based on illustrations and text cues. Today, we will read a short story together and discuss what we think will happen next.

We will read a short story titled 'Mokhudu le Nkhono' (The Frog and the Granny). As we read, I will pause and ask you what you think will happen next. For example, if I say, 'Mokhudu saw a big shadow in the water,' I will ask, 'What do you think the shadow is?' This encourages you to think critically and use your imagination.

After reading the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask questions like, 'Why do you think Mokhudu was scared?' and 'What would you do if you were Mokhudu?' This will help you practice speaking in Sepedi and expressing your thoughts clearly. Remember to listen to your friends and respond to their ideas.

Now, it's your turn to write! Think about the story we read and write three sentences about what you think will happen next. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you could write, 'Mokhudu will jump out of the water.' After writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together with the teacher
• Listening to music while reading
• Reading only pictures

Answer: Reading together with the teacher

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together, which helps improve understanding and prediction skills.

Answer: Mokhudu will jump out of the water.

This answer shows a prediction based on the context of the story.

• It helps us guess the ending.
• It makes reading faster.
• It allows us to skip pages.
• It is not important.

Answer: It helps us guess the ending.

Making predictions engages readers and enhances their understanding of the text.

Answer: Mokhudu will find a friend.

This answer demonstrates the ability to predict future events in the story.

• Ignore them
• Listen and respond
• Talk over them
• Leave the group

Answer: Listen and respond

Listening to others is important for effective communication and learning.

Answer: A full stop (.)

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence, which is essential for clear writing.

• Read silently
• Practice speaking with friends
• Avoid talking
• Only listen to others

Answer: Practice speaking with friends

Practicing speaking helps build confidence and improves communication skills.