Sepedi First Additional 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. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next in the story. This is called making a prediction. Predictions help us engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Let's read the story 'Mokgadi o etla go etela ngwana wa gagwe.' After reading the first part, I will ask, 'What do you think Mokgadi will do next?' Encourage students to share their thoughts. For instance, if they predict that Mokgadi will bring a gift, discuss why they think that. This helps us connect our ideas to the text.

Now, I will read another short story aloud. As I read, I will pause at certain points and ask you to predict what will happen next. For example, 'Mokgadi sees a big tree. What do you think she will do?' Write down your predictions on your paper. After we finish reading, we will discuss whether your predictions were correct and why.

For your independent work, I want you to write a short paragraph about a story you like. Start with a sentence about what happens at the beginning, then make a prediction about what will happen next. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'In the story, a lion is hungry. I think the lion will find food.'

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

Answer: To understand the text better

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

Answer: Shared reading

Shared reading is when a group reads a text together, allowing for discussion and interaction.

• The sun is shining.
• The cat will chase the mouse.
• It is raining.
• The book is on the table.

Answer: The cat will chase the mouse.

This statement predicts an action that could happen in a story.

Answer: Answers will vary.

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

• Keep it to yourself
• Discuss it with others
• Write it down only
• Forget about it

Answer: Discuss it with others

Discussing predictions helps deepen understanding and encourages engagement with the text.

Answer: Answers will vary.

Students should reflect on their learning experience during the shared reading activity.

• It makes writing look pretty
• It helps readers understand the meaning
• It takes up space
• It is not important

Answer: It helps readers understand the meaning

Punctuation clarifies the structure and meaning of sentences.