siSwati Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. We will look at the pictures and the title to make predictions about what the story might be about. This will help us become better readers and thinkers.

Let's look at the cover of our story, 'Umntfwana noMntfwana'. What do you see? (Show the cover image). Based on the picture, what do you think will happen in the story? (Encourage students to share their thoughts). For example, if they see two children, they might predict that the story is about friendship or an adventure.

Now, let's read the first page of the story together. As we read, listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After reading a few sentences, pause and ask, 'What do you think will happen next?' Encourage students to share their predictions and discuss why they think that.

After our reading, I want you to write your own sentence about what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to start your sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. You can also draw a picture to show your prediction. Once you finish, share your sentence with a partner.

• To read alone
• To read together and understand
• To write stories
• To draw pictures

Answer: To read together and understand

Shared reading helps students learn from each other and understand the text better.

• The title and pictures
• The last page
• The author's name
• The table of contents

Answer: The title and pictures

The title and pictures give clues about the story's content.

Answer: Students' own predictions.

Students should use their imagination and understanding of the text to predict.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

• Read quietly
• Make predictions
• Skip words
• Close your eyes

Answer: Make predictions

Making predictions helps engage with the text and enhances comprehension.

Answer: Students' own sentences.

This encourages students to express their thoughts and practice sentence structure.

• To hear the teacher's voice
• To understand the story better
• To ignore the text
• To play games

Answer: To understand the story better

Listening helps students grasp the meaning and flow of the story.