Sepedi Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group and discuss what we think will happen next. This helps us to predict the story's outcome based on the pictures and words we see. We will also learn how to express our thoughts clearly and listen to others.

Let’s look at the first page of our story. The picture shows a boy looking at a big tree. What do you think he will do next? Will he climb the tree, sit under it, or go home? Let’s discuss our ideas and see if we can guess what happens in the story based on the picture.

Now, I will read the next part of the story aloud. As I read, think about what you believe will happen next. After I finish, we will share our predictions. Remember to listen carefully to your classmates and build on their ideas. For example, if someone says the boy will climb the tree, you might add that he could find a bird's nest there.

After our discussion, I want you to write your own prediction about the story. Use a complete sentence and remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. For example, you could write, 'I think the boy will climb the tree.' Once you finish, draw a picture of what you think will happen next in the story.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a group
• Reading only pictures
• Reading only the title

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves reading a text aloud as a group, allowing for discussion and predictions.

Answer: We guess what will happen next in the story.

Making a prediction involves using clues from the text and pictures to guess future events.

• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

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

Answer: I can listen to the teacher or share my ideas.

During shared reading, students can actively listen and participate in discussions.

• Talk louder
• Listen quietly
• Ignore them
• Draw a picture

Answer: Listen quietly

Listening quietly shows respect for others' ideas and helps us learn.

Answer: Capital letters show the beginning of a sentence.

Using capital letters correctly helps to structure our sentences and makes them clear.

• A picture of your favorite toy
• A picture of what you think will happen next
• A picture of your family
• A picture of the classroom

Answer: A picture of what you think will happen next

Drawing a picture helps to visualize our predictions and enhances understanding.