isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading helps us understand the text better and allows us to predict what might happen next. We will look at the pictures and read the words together. As we read, think about what you see and what you think will happen in the story.

Let’s look at the cover of our story, 'Uthando Lwethu'. What do you see? (Show the cover image.) Based on the picture, what do you think the story is about? (Encourage students to share their thoughts.) For example, if they see a child and a dog, they might predict that the story is about friendship.

Now, let’s read the first page of 'Uthando Lwethu' together. As we read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction about what will happen next. After reading a few sentences, pause and ask, 'What do you think will happen next?' Encourage students to share their ideas and discuss them as a class.

After our reading, I want you to write your own prediction about the story. Use the sentence starter: 'I think that...' and write at least two sentences. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of your sentences and a full stop at the end. Once you finish, draw a picture that shows your prediction.

• To read silently
• To predict what happens next
• To write a story
• To memorize words

Answer: To predict what happens next

Shared reading encourages students to engage with the text and make predictions about the story.

Answer: Students' predictions will vary.

This question allows students to express their thoughts and practice making predictions.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

Answer: Students' sentences will vary.

This question assesses students' ability to construct a prediction in sentence form.

• Ignore it
• Look at it and make predictions
• Only read the words
• Draw your own picture

Answer: Look at it and make predictions

Pictures help us understand the story better and make predictions.

Answer: Students' responses will vary.

This question encourages reflection on the lesson's content.

• The dog will bark.
• The dog is a cat.
• The dog will fly.
• The dog will eat a book.

Answer: The dog will bark.

This prediction is realistic based on common behavior of dogs.