Setswana Home Language - Term 4 - Week 7

In this section, we will introduce the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This helps students to hear the correct pronunciation and rhythm of the language. We will discuss the importance of making predictions before reading. Predictions help us to think about what might happen in the story based on the title and pictures.

Let's look at a picture book together. Before we read, I will show you the cover and ask, 'What do you think this story is about?' Students will share their thoughts. For example, if the cover shows a lion, a student might say, 'I think the story is about a lion who goes on an adventure.' This encourages critical thinking and engagement with the text.

Now, we will read a short story together. As we read, I will pause and ask questions like, 'What do you think will happen next?' or 'How do you think the character feels?' Students will respond and share their predictions. This interactive reading helps students to connect with the story and enhances their comprehension skills.

After our shared reading, students will write their own sentences about the story. They will use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, if the story was about a lion, a student might write, 'The lion is brave.' I will encourage them to think about their predictions and how they relate to the story. This activity reinforces their understanding and writing skills.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud with the teacher
• Listening to music
• Drawing pictures

Answer: Reading aloud with the teacher

Shared reading involves the teacher reading a text aloud while students follow along.

Answer: Making predictions helps us think about what might happen in the story.

Predictions engage students and enhance their understanding of the text.

• The title and pictures
• The number of pages
• The author's name
• The size of the book

Answer: The title and pictures

The title and illustrations provide clues about the story's content.

Answer: The lion roars loudly.

This sentence uses correct punctuation and describes the lion.

• Draw pictures
• Read silently
• Read aloud together
• Play games

Answer: Read aloud together

During shared reading, we read the text aloud as a group.

Answer: The character will go on an adventure.

This encourages students to think critically about the story.

• Ask students to draw
• Ask questions about the story
• Let them play outside
• Give them a test

Answer: Ask questions about the story

Asking questions helps to assess students' comprehension of the text.

Answer: Punctuation includes marks like periods and commas.