Sesotho 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 us to understand the text better. As we read, we will make predictions about what might happen next in the story. This will help us think critically and engage with the text.

Let's read the first part of our story: 'Mpho is a little girl who loves to play outside. One sunny day, she found a strange box in her garden.' What do you think is inside the box? Let's discuss our ideas. Some might say toys, while others might think it could be something magical. This is how we make predictions!

Now, I will read the next part of the story: 'Mpho opened the box and saw a beautiful butterfly.' After reading, I want you to turn to your partner and share what you think will happen next. Will the butterfly fly away? Will it stay with Mpho? Let's share our predictions with the class.

For our independent practice, I want you to write a sentence about what you think Mpho will do next. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you could write, 'Mpho will follow the butterfly.' After writing, 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 in English

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves reading a text together, which helps everyone understand better.

Answer: A strange box

Mpho discovered a strange box, which is a key part of the story.

• Make predictions
• Ignore the text
• Only look at pictures
• Close our eyes

Answer: Make predictions

Making predictions helps us engage with the story and think about what might happen next.

Answer: It helps others understand my writing.

Correct punctuation makes sentences clear and easy to read.

• A toy
• A butterfly
• A cat
• A flower

Answer: A butterfly

Mpho saw a beautiful butterfly when she opened the box.

Answer: Draw a picture of what happens next.

Drawing a picture helps to visualize the story and enhances understanding.

• It will stay with Mpho.
• It will turn into a cat.
• It will disappear forever.
• It will fly to the moon.

Answer: It will stay with Mpho.

One possible prediction is that the butterfly will stay with Mpho, as she is curious about it.

Answer: Answers will vary.