Xitsonga 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 a short story about a little bird that wants to fly high in the sky. As we read the first part, I will ask you, 'What do you think will happen next?' For instance, if the bird sees a big tree, you might predict that it will try to fly to the top of the tree. This is how we use our imagination and understanding of the story to make predictions.

Now, I will read another short text about a boy who finds a lost puppy. After reading each paragraph, I will pause and ask you to predict what the boy will do next. We will discuss your ideas as a class. Remember to use complete sentences when sharing your predictions, such as 'I think the boy will take the puppy home.'

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you think will happen in the story we read together. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, you can draw a picture that represents your prediction. This will help you connect your writing with your imagination.

• Writing a story
• Shared reading and prediction
• Drawing pictures
• Listening to music

Answer: Shared reading and prediction

The main focus of today's lesson is to engage in shared reading and make predictions about the text.

Answer: It helps us think about what might happen next in the story.

Making predictions encourages critical thinking and engagement with the text.

• Throw them away
• Read them to a friend
• Keep them secret
• Draw a picture

Answer: Read them to a friend

Sharing your sentences with a friend helps you practice speaking and reinforces your understanding.

Answer: A full stop (.)

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

• A poem
• A novel
• A short story
• An article

Answer: A short story

The text we read is a short story, which is suitable for our reading level.

Answer: I can predict what the characters will do next.

Predicting character actions helps us understand the plot better.

• By whispering
• By writing them down only
• By using complete sentences
• By drawing pictures

Answer: By using complete sentences

Using complete sentences helps us communicate our thoughts clearly.