Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, which helps us understand the story better. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next in the story. This is called making a prediction. Predictions are guesses based on what we see and hear in the text.

Let’s look at the cover of our story, 'Tlhokomelo ya Pula' (The Care of Rain). What do you see? I see a picture of a child holding an umbrella. What do you think this story might be about? (Pause for responses). Yes, it might be about a rainy day! Now, let’s read the first page together and see if our predictions are correct.

Now, I will read the next part of the story aloud. As I read, I want you to listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After I finish reading, we will discuss our predictions. Remember to raise your hand if you want to share your thoughts. What do you think will happen after the child sees the rain? (Encourage students to share their ideas).

Now it’s your turn! I want you to write a sentence about what you think will happen next in the story. Use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. After you write your sentence, draw a picture to show your prediction. Once you finish, we will share our sentences with the class.

• Writing a story
• Shared reading and prediction
• Drawing pictures
• Listening to music

Answer: Shared reading and prediction

The main focus of today's lesson is to engage in shared reading and make predictions about the text.

Answer: Prediction

A prediction is a guess based on clues from the text and illustrations.

• A full stop
• A capital letter
• A question mark
• An exclamation mark

Answer: A capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

• The sun will shine.
• The child will get wet.
• The child will fly.
• The child will eat ice cream.

Answer: The child will get wet.

This prediction makes sense because rain typically makes people wet.

Answer: Draw a picture.

After writing a sentence, drawing a picture helps to illustrate your prediction.

• To read silently
• To read together and discuss
• To memorize the text
• To write a summary

Answer: To read together and discuss

Shared reading allows students to engage with the text and share their thoughts as a group.

Answer: The weather or what the characters might do.

Pictures provide clues that help us make predictions about the story.