Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 2

In this section, we will introduce the concept of guided reading. Guided reading is a teaching approach where the teacher supports students in reading texts that are slightly above their independent reading level. This week, we will focus on a short story in Setswana. We will read together, and I will ask questions to help you think about what you are reading.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a boy named Thabo who finds a lost puppy. As we read, I will pause and ask questions like, 'What do you think Thabo will do next?' This helps us understand the story better. After reading, we will discuss the main events and characters in the story.

After reading the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask you questions such as, 'How did Thabo feel when he found the puppy?' and 'What would you do if you found a lost animal?' You will share your thoughts with your classmates. Remember to listen carefully to others and respond respectfully.

Now it's your turn to write! Using the story we read, write three sentences about Thabo and the puppy. Make sure to use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence and a full stop at the end. After you finish writing, pair up with a friend and read your sentences to each other.

• Thabo
• Teboho
• Thandi

Answer: Thabo

Thabo is the main character in the story.

• A cat
• A puppy
• A bird

Answer: A puppy

Thabo found a lost puppy in the story.

Answer: Happy

Thabo felt happy because he found a lost puppy.

• Ignore it
• Take it home
• Help it find its owner

Answer: Help it find its owner

It is kind to help a lost animal find its owner.

Answer: Thabo is a kind boy.

This sentence describes Thabo's character.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop is used to end a sentence.

• Thabo
• The tree
• The house

Answer: Thabo

Thabo is one of the main characters in the story.

Answer: I learned to be kind to animals.

This reflects the moral lesson of the story.