Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Today, we will focus on guided reading. Guided reading helps us understand stories better. We will read a short story together and talk about what we learned. Listening to each other is important, so we will share our thoughts and ideas after reading.

Let's read a short story about a cat named 'Mia'. The story goes: 'Mia is a small cat. She loves to play with a ball. Mia runs fast and jumps high.' After reading, we will discuss what Mia likes to do. This helps us understand the story better.

Now that we have read the story, let's talk about it. What does Mia like to play with? How does she move? I will ask questions, and you can raise your hand to answer. This will help us practice our speaking skills and share our ideas.

For our independent practice, I want you to write two sentences about Mia. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning and a full stop at the end. For example, 'Mia is a cat.' and 'She plays with a ball.' After writing, we will share our sentences with the class.

• Mia
• Lulu
• Tommy
• Bella

Answer: Mia

The cat's name in the story is Mia.

• A stick
• A ball
• A mouse
• A toy

Answer: A ball

Mia loves to play with a ball, as mentioned in the story.

Answer: She runs fast and jumps high.

Mia is described as running fast and jumping high in the story.

• A full stop
• A capital letter
• A comma
• A question mark

Answer: A capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter.

Answer: Mia is a small cat.

This sentence correctly describes Mia and starts with a capital letter.

• Go to sleep
• Discuss it
• Draw a picture
• Write a letter

Answer: Discuss it

After reading, we discuss the story to understand it better.

• To ask a question
• To end a sentence
• To list items
• To show excitement

Answer: To end a sentence

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Mia loves to play.

This answer reflects comprehension of the story's main idea.