Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping us to understand the text better. 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 characters and events.

Let’s read the first part of our story: 'There was a little bird who wanted to fly high in the sky. One day, she saw a big tree and thought...' What do you think she thought? (Pause for responses) Yes, she might have thought about how to reach the top of the tree! Making predictions helps us guess what will happen next based on what we have read.

Now, let’s read the next part of the story together. As we read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction about what will happen next. After reading, we will discuss your predictions. Remember to listen to your classmates and think about their ideas. This will help us understand the story better and see different perspectives.

After our discussion, I want you to write your own short story about a bird. Start with a sentence about what the bird wants to do. Then, write two more sentences about what happens next. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, share your story with a partner and see if they can make a prediction about what will happen next in your story!

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

Answer: Shared reading and prediction

The lesson focuses on shared reading and making predictions about the text.

Answer: To guess what will happen next in a story.

Making a prediction involves using clues from the text to guess future events.

• !
• ?
• .
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

All listed options are correct punctuation marks used in sentences.

Answer: Raise your hand to share predictions.

During shared reading, students can participate by sharing their thoughts and predictions.

• Keep it to yourself
• Share it with the class
• Write it down only
• Ignore it

Answer: Share it with the class

Sharing predictions helps everyone engage with the story and learn from each other.

Answer: It helps others understand what I mean.

Correct punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences for readers.

• Middle
• End
• Introduction
• Conclusion

Answer: Introduction

The introduction is the part of the story that sets the scene and introduces characters.

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