siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. As we read, we will make predictions about what might happen next. Predictions are guesses based on the information we have. This helps us think critically and engage with the story.

Let’s read a short story about a little bird named 'Mkhaya'. Mkhaya wants to fly high in the sky. After reading the first part, I will ask, 'What do you think Mkhaya will do next?' The students might predict that Mkhaya will try to flap his wings or ask his friends for help. This encourages them to think about the story and share their ideas.

Now, we will read another short story together. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask the class to predict what will happen next. For example, if the story is about a cat that sees a mouse, I will stop and ask, 'What do you think the cat will do?' Students will share their thoughts, and we will discuss the different predictions as a group.

After our shared reading, each student will write their own short story about an animal. They will include at least three sentences and make predictions about what will happen to their animal. Students should focus on using correct punctuation and spacing. Once they finish, they can share their stories with a partner.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To understand the story better
• To confuse the reader
• To skip parts of the story

Answer: To understand the story better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Answer: Mkhaya

Mkhaya is the name of the little bird we read about in our shared reading activity.

• the cat is sleeping
• The Cat Is Sleeping
• The cat is sleeping.
• the Cat is sleeping.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

Answer: It helps to make the meaning clear.

Punctuation shows where sentences end and helps convey the correct meaning.

• Keep it to yourself
• Share your ideas with the group
• Ignore the text
• Change the story

Answer: Share your ideas with the group

Sharing predictions encourages discussion and deeper understanding of the story.

Answer: Any animal (e.g., dog, cat, elephant)

Students can choose any animal they like for their story.

• Reading alone
• Reading together as a group
• Reading silently
• Reading without understanding

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves reading aloud in a group to enhance understanding and engagement.