Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It helps us understand stories better and allows us to make predictions about what might happen next. We will read a short story in Setswana and discuss it as a group. Remember, making predictions means guessing what will happen based on what we have read so far.

Let’s read a short story together: 'Mma le Ntate ba na le ngwana yo o ratang go etela borai.' (Mom and Dad have a child who loves to visit the farm.) After reading this, I want you to think about what might happen next. Will they see animals? Will they pick fruits? Let’s discuss your ideas and write them down.

Now that we have read the story, let’s work together to make predictions. I will ask you questions about the text. For example, 'What do you think the child will do at the farm?' Each of you will share your thoughts. After discussing, we will write down the predictions on the board. Remember to use complete sentences and correct punctuation.

For your independent practice, I want you to write your own short prediction based on a new story I will give you. The story is about 'Ngwana o etela borai le bagwera ba gagwe.' (A child visits the farm with his friends.) Write at least two sentences predicting what they will do at the farm. Make sure to use correct spacing and punctuation. After you finish, we will share our predictions with the class.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Reading only in English
• Reading only for fun

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which enhances understanding and engagement.

Answer: To guess what will happen next in a story.

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

• The child will eat a sandwich.
• The child eats sandwich.
• Child sandwich eat.
• Eating sandwich child.

Answer: The child will eat a sandwich.

This sentence is complete and uses correct punctuation and structure.

Answer: Make predictions about the story.

During shared reading, students can actively engage by predicting what will happen next.

• No punctuation
• Only capital letters
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• Only lowercase letters

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing

Using correct punctuation and spacing is essential for clear and understandable writing.

Answer: It helps improve understanding of stories.

Shared reading allows students to discuss and understand stories better as a group.

• Listening to the teacher read
• Discussing the story
• Reading alone at your desk
• Making predictions

Answer: Reading alone at your desk

Shared reading is a collaborative activity, while reading alone does not involve group interaction.