Setswana Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading is when we read a text as a group, and everyone participates. I will read the story aloud, and you will listen carefully. As we read, I will ask you to predict what might happen next in the story. This helps us think about the story and understand it better.

Let's look at the first part of our story. I will read, 'Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to fly high in the sky.' Now, what do you think will happen next? Will the bird fly? Will it meet other animals? Let's discuss our ideas. Remember, there are no wrong answers when we predict!

Now, I will read another part of the story. After I read, I want you to turn to your partner and share your predictions. For example, if I read, 'The bird saw a big tree and decided to rest,' you might predict that the bird will meet a friend in the tree. After a few minutes, we will share our predictions with the whole class.

For our independent practice, I want you to write down your own prediction about what will happen next in the story. Use a complete sentence and remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, draw a picture of what you think will happen. We will share our predictions and drawings with the class later.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading a text together as a group
• Listening to a story without reading
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading a text together as a group

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which helps improve understanding.

Answer: To think about what might happen next in the story.

Making predictions helps us engage with the story and enhances our comprehension skills.

• Guess randomly
• Think about the story and share ideas
• Ignore the text
• Only listen to others

Answer: Think about the story and share ideas

Making informed predictions involves considering the context of the story and discussing it with others.

Answer: Start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.

Correct punctuation is important for clear communication in writing.

• Forget about it
• Draw a picture of your prediction
• Keep it to yourself
• Change the story

Answer: Draw a picture of your prediction

Drawing helps visualize your prediction and makes the activity more engaging.

Answer: The little bird wanted to fly high in the sky.

Understanding the main character's desires helps us make better predictions.

• Listening to the teacher read
• Discussing predictions with friends
• Reading the text alone
• Participating in group discussions

Answer: Reading the text alone