Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Guided reading is a teaching approach that helps learners improve their reading skills through structured support. In this lesson, we will read a short Sesotho story together. I will guide you through the text, helping you understand the meaning of words and sentences. After reading, we will discuss the story to check our understanding and share our thoughts.

Let's read the story 'Mokhantšing le Ntlha' together. As we read, pay attention to the characters and what happens in the story. For example, when we read about Mokhantšing helping Ntlha, think about how this shows friendship. After reading, I will ask you questions about the story to see what you remember.

After reading the story, I will ask you some questions. For example, 'Who are the main characters in the story?' and 'What did Mokhantšing do to help Ntlha?' Discuss your answers with a partner before sharing with the class. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can write, 'Mokhantšing is a good friend.' Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After you finish, share your sentences with a friend.

• Ntlha
• Mokhantšing
• Mokhantšing's mother

Answer: Mokhantšing

Mokhantšing is the character who helps Ntlha in the story.

• He played alone
• He helped Ntlha
• He went home

Answer: He helped Ntlha

Mokhantšing's action of helping Ntlha is a key part of the story.

Answer: Friendship is when people help and care for each other.

This reflects the theme of the story where Mokhantšing helps Ntlha.

• Use a comma
• Use a full stop
• Use a question mark

Answer: Use a full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

Answer: Mokhantšing is a good friend.

This sentence correctly describes Mokhantšing and uses proper punctuation.

• Read silently
• Read together and discuss
• Only listen

Answer: Read together and discuss

Guided reading involves reading as a group and discussing the text.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Capital letter

Answer: Capital letter

Every sentence begins with a capital letter.

Answer: It helps us understand the story better.

Discussing the story allows us to share ideas and clarify our understanding.