isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Guided reading is a teaching approach where the teacher supports students in reading texts at their level. This week, we will read a short story together. I will ask questions to help you think about what you read and to ensure you understand the story. We will also discuss the characters, setting, and main ideas.

Let's read the story 'Uthando Lwethu' together. After reading, I will ask you questions like, 'Ubani uMnumzane uThando?' (Who is Mr. Thando?) and 'Yini eyenzeka ekupheleni?' (What happens at the end?). This will help us understand the story better and practice our isiZulu.

After reading, we will have a group discussion. I will divide you into small groups. Each group will talk about their favorite part of the story and why they liked it. Remember to use full sentences and correct punctuation when you share your thoughts. This will help you practice speaking clearly and confidently.

Now, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite character from the story. Use at least three sentences and make sure to include correct punctuation. After you finish writing, you can draw a picture of your character. This will help you express your understanding of the text in your own words.

• UThando
• UMnumzane
• UThandiwe

Answer: UThando

UThando is the main character in the story.

• UThando uthola umngane
• UThando uyaphuma
• UThando uyadlala

Answer: UThando uthola umngane

At the end of the story, Thando makes a friend.

Answer: UThando ungumfana onothando.

Thando is a boy who is caring.

• Iphunga
• Izihlahla
• Ibhasi

Answer: Izihlahla

The setting included trees.

Answer: Ngithanda ukufunda izincwadi.

I enjoy reading books.

• Ukudlala
• Ukufunda
• Ukwenza umsebenzi

Answer: Ukudlala

Thando loves to play.

Answer: UThando udlala nabasebenzi.

Thando plays with his friends.

• Ukusebenzisa izikhala
• Ukusebenzisa izithombe
• Ukusebenzisa izinkanyezi

Answer: Ukusebenzisa izikhala

Using spaces is important for clear writing.