Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

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 in the story. This will help us think critically and engage with the text.

Let's read the first part of our story. As we read, I will ask you what you think will happen next. For example, if the story is about a little bird that is learning to fly, I might ask, 'What do you think will happen when the bird tries to fly for the first time?' This encourages you to think about the story and share your ideas.

Now, we will read a short story together. After each page, I will pause and ask you to predict what might happen next. Remember to use clues from the pictures and the text. After making predictions, we will discuss them as a class. This will help us learn from each other's thoughts and ideas.

After our shared reading, I want you to write down your own prediction about the story. Use a complete sentence and remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. For example, 'I think the bird will fly high in the sky.' Once you finish writing, we will share our predictions with a partner.

• To read silently by yourself
• To read together and discuss the text
• To memorize the text
• To write a summary

Answer: To read together and discuss the text

Shared reading is meant to encourage discussion and understanding of the text among learners.

Answer: Prediction

A prediction is an educated guess about what might happen next in a story based on clues.

• The bird is flying.
• The bird will learn to fly.
• The bird is sitting on a branch.
• The bird is eating seeds.

Answer: The bird will learn to fly.

This statement predicts what will happen in the future, which is the essence of making a prediction.

Answer: Punctuation helps us understand the meaning of sentences.

Punctuation marks indicate pauses and the end of thoughts, making sentences clearer.

• Forget about it
• Discuss it with others
• Write it down and hide it
• Ignore the story

Answer: Discuss it with others

Discussing predictions helps to deepen understanding and allows for sharing different ideas.

Answer: I think the hero will save the day.

This is a valid prediction that shows understanding of typical story arcs.

• To write without spaces
• To use capital letters and full stops
• To write in a hurry
• To use only one word

Answer: To use capital letters and full stops