siSwati First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will engage in shared reading, where we will read a short story together. I will show you pictures from the story, and we will discuss what we think might happen. This is called making predictions. Predictions help us understand stories better and keep us engaged.

Let’s look at the cover of our story, 'Umlilo WaseMkhatsini'. What do you see? (Show the cover image). Based on the picture, what do you think this story is about? (Encourage students to share their thoughts). This is how we make predictions before reading.

Now, let’s read the first page of our story together. As we read, I want you to listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After reading, I will ask you some questions about your predictions. Remember to raise your hand to share your ideas!

After our reading, I want you to write a sentence about what you think will happen next in the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, if you think the character will go on an adventure, you could write, 'Umlilo uzohamba emhlabeni omusha.' Remember to check your sentence before sharing it with a partner.

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

Answer: To understand the story better

Making predictions helps us engage with the text and anticipate what might happen, enhancing our comprehension.

Answer: Students should describe the cover image.

Describing the cover helps students practice observation and prediction skills.

• Umlilo hamba.
• Umlilo uzohamba.
• Umlilo hamba emhlabeni.
• Umlilo hamba emhlabeni omusha

Answer: Umlilo uzohamba.

This sentence is complete and uses correct punctuation.

Answer: Students should provide their predictions.

This question encourages critical thinking and personal engagement with the text.

• Read it aloud
• Check for punctuation
• Ignore it
• Ask a friend

Answer: Check for punctuation

Checking for punctuation ensures that sentences are clear and correctly structured.

Answer: To understand the story and make good predictions.

Listening carefully helps students grasp the story's details and context.

• Predict
• Read
• Write
• Listen

Answer: Predict

Predicting is the act of making an educated guess about future events in a story.