isiXhosa First Additional 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 title and pictures first to make predictions about what the story might be about. This is an important skill because it helps us think critically and engage with the text.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'Uthando Lwethu' (Our Love). What do you think this story is about? I will write down your ideas on the board. For example, if someone says it might be about family love, I will write that down. This helps us see different perspectives and prepares us for reading the story.

Now, we will read the story 'Uthando Lwethu' together. I will read the first paragraph, and then I will ask you to read the next one. As we read, think about whether your predictions were correct. After each paragraph, we will pause and discuss what we think will happen next. This will help us practice our listening and speaking skills.

After our reading, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can write about your favorite part or what you think the characters felt. Remember to check your sentences for any mistakes before sharing them with a partner.

• Uthando Lwethu
• Imfundo
• Umoya
• Uthando

Answer: Uthando Lwethu

The title we discussed and read was 'Uthando Lwethu', which means 'Our Love'.

• Make predictions
• Close our eyes
• Skip the title
• Read silently

Answer: Make predictions

Before reading, we look at the title and pictures to make predictions about the story.

Answer: I predicted it would be about family love.

Students should provide their own predictions based on the discussion.

• It helps us read alone
• It allows us to read faster
• It helps us understand the text better
• It is only for teachers

Answer: It helps us understand the text better

Shared reading encourages discussion and understanding of the text among peers.

• For spelling mistakes
• For correct punctuation
• For spacing
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

When writing sentences, it's important to check for spelling, punctuation, and spacing.

Answer: My favorite part was when the family came together.

Students should express their personal feelings about the story.

• Skip to the end
• Discuss what we think will happen next
• Read it again
• Close the book

Answer: Discuss what we think will happen next

After each paragraph, we pause to discuss our thoughts and predictions.