Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 8

Today, we will focus on guided reading, which helps us understand stories better. We will read a short text together and discuss it. Listening to each other is important, as it helps us learn new words and ideas. We will also practice speaking by sharing our thoughts about the text.

Let's read a short story about 'Mpfuni na Nhlamulo' (Mpfuni and Nhlamulo). As we read, I will ask questions about the story. For example, 'What did Mpfuni find in the garden?' After reading, we will talk about what happened in the story and how the characters felt.

After reading the story, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will discuss the main events of the story. Use sentences like 'Mpfuni was happy because...' or 'Nhlamulo helped Mpfuni by...'. Remember to listen to your friends and share your ideas clearly.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about the story we read. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. For example, you can write, 'Mpfuni found a flower.' After writing, draw a picture of your favorite part of the story.

• Mpfuni na Nhlamulo
• Nhlamulo na Mpfuni
• Mpfuni's Garden

Answer: Mpfuni na Nhlamulo

The story we focused on is titled 'Mpfuni na Nhlamulo'.

Answer: A flower.

Mpfuni found a beautiful flower in the garden.

• Sad
• Happy
• Angry

Answer: Happy

Mpfuni felt happy because he found something beautiful.

Answer: Nhlamulo.

Nhlamulo helped Mpfuni in the story.

• Use a comma
• Use a full stop
• Use a question mark

Answer: Use a full stop

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

Answer: Mpfuni is a kind boy.

This sentence describes Mpfuni and starts with a capital letter.

• Listening to others
• Ignoring others
• Reading silently

Answer: Listening to others

Listening to others helps us learn and understand different ideas.

Answer: A drawing of Mpfuni with the flower.

This drawing shows your understanding of the story.