siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Guided reading is a teaching approach where the teacher supports students as they read a text. Today, we will read a short story together in siSwati. I will ask questions to help you think about what the story means. Remember, it’s important to listen carefully and share your thoughts.

Let’s read the story 'Umlilo' together. As we read, I will pause and ask questions. For example, after reading a paragraph, I might ask, 'What did the boy see in the story?' This helps us understand the text better. Pay attention to the words and how they are used in sentences.

After reading the story, we will discuss it as a class. I will ask questions like, 'How did the boy feel when he saw the fire?' and 'What did he do next?' You will take turns answering. This will help you practice speaking in siSwati and expressing your ideas clearly.

Now it’s your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about what you liked in the story. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence and a full stop at the end. After you finish, we will share our sentences with a partner.

• Reading alone without help
• Reading with a teacher's support
• Listening to a story
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading with a teacher's support

Guided reading involves a teacher helping students understand a text.

Answer: He saw a fire.

The boy saw a fire, which is a key event in the story.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter.

Answer: A full stop.

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

• To memorize it
• To understand it better
• To write it down
• To ignore it

Answer: To understand it better

Discussing helps clarify ideas and improve comprehension.

Answer: He felt scared.

The boy felt scared when he saw the fire.

• Throw them away
• Share with a partner
• Keep them secret
• Erase them

Answer: Share with a partner

Sharing helps us learn from each other.

Answer: I liked how brave the boy was.

This encourages personal reflection on the story.