Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Guided reading is an essential part of developing literacy skills. In this lesson, we will read a short story together. I will help you understand the text by asking questions and discussing the main ideas. We will focus on how to read with expression and understand the meaning of the words. Remember, reading is not just about saying the words; it’s about understanding what they mean.

Let’s read a short story about a cat named 'Mokhulu'. Mokhulu loves to play outside and chase butterflies. After reading, I will ask you questions like, 'What does Mokhulu like to do?' and 'Where does Mokhulu play?' This will help you think about the story and what it means.

After reading the story, we will have a discussion. I will ask you to share your thoughts about Mokhulu. What do you think about his adventures? Why do you think he likes to chase butterflies? This will help you practice speaking and listening skills. Remember to listen carefully to your friends’ ideas and respond to them.

Now it’s your turn to write! Write three sentences about what Mokhulu does in the story. Make sure to use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence and a full stop at the end. For example, 'Mokhulu plays outside.' After writing, you can draw a picture of Mokhulu doing something fun!

• Mokhulu
• Tšoana
• Mokhulu's friend

Answer: Mokhulu

The cat's name is Mokhulu, as mentioned in the story.

• Birds
• Butterflies
• Rabbits

Answer: Butterflies

Mokhulu loves to chase butterflies, which is a key detail in the story.

Answer: Outside

Mokhulu plays outside, as stated in the text.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Mokhulu likes to play.

This sentence correctly describes what Mokhulu enjoys doing.

• To ignore them
• To learn from them
• To talk more than them

Answer: To learn from them

Listening helps us understand different ideas and learn from our peers.

• Letters
• Punctuation
• Numbers

Answer: Punctuation

Punctuation marks help clarify the meaning of sentences.

Answer: Mokhulu enjoys playing outside.

This reflects comprehension of the main idea of the story.