isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

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, I want you to think about what might happen next in the story. This is called making a prediction. Predictions help us engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Let’s read a short story about a little bird named 'Uthuli'. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask you what you think will happen next. For example, if I say, 'Uthuli wanted to fly high in the sky, but he was afraid of the wind...', I might ask, 'What do you think Uthuli will do next?' You might predict that he will try to fly anyway or ask for help from his friends.

Now, I will read another short story about 'Uthuli' and his adventure. As I read, I will stop at key moments. I want you to raise your hand and share your predictions. For instance, when I say, 'Uthuli saw a big storm coming...', what do you think will happen? Remember to listen to your classmates' ideas and build on them. This will help us understand the story better.

For your independent practice, I want you to think of a story you like. Write down a short summary of the story and make a prediction about what will happen next. Use correct punctuation and spacing in your sentences. After you finish writing, share your prediction with a partner and discuss whether you think it will happen or not.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To understand the text better
• To confuse the reader
• To skip parts of the story

Answer: To understand the text better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Answer: Uthuli wants to fly high in the sky.

Uthuli's desire to fly is a key part of the story that drives the plot.

• Uthuli will never fly.
• Uthuli will fly high and see the world.
• Uthuli will stay on the ground forever.
• Uthuli will eat a worm.

Answer: Uthuli will fly high and see the world.

This prediction is positive and aligns with Uthuli's goal of flying.

Answer: It helps us understand different ideas and think more deeply about the story.

Listening to others can provide new perspectives and enhance our understanding.

• Ignore them
• Tell them they are wrong
• Discuss your thoughts respectfully
• Change your prediction to match theirs

Answer: Discuss your thoughts respectfully

Respectful discussion encourages a healthy exchange of ideas.

Answer: Predictions help us guess what will happen next in a story.

This reflects the main learning objective of the lesson.

• Reading the entire story
• Thinking about what you already know
• Writing down your prediction
• Ignoring the text

Answer: Thinking about what you already know