Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading is when we read a text as a group, allowing everyone to participate. I will read the story aloud, and you will follow along. As we read, pay attention to the pictures and the words. After reading, we will discuss what we think might happen next in the story.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'Mokhantšhi le Nku'. What do you think this story might be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let’s look at the first picture. What do you see? (Encourage students to describe the image.) Based on the title and the picture, what do you think will happen in the story? (Guide students to make predictions.)

Now, I will read the story 'Mokhantšhi le Nku' aloud. As I read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction or a question. After each page, we will pause to discuss what we think is happening and what might happen next. Remember to listen carefully to your classmates’ ideas.

After our reading, I want you to write three sentences about what you think will happen next in the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can start with 'Ke nahana hore...' (I think that...). Once you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a group
• Listening to a story without reading
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves reading a text aloud as a group, allowing everyone to participate.

Answer: The title and pictures.

The title and illustrations provide clues about the story's content.

• I like to play.
• I like play.
• Like I to play.
• I plays to like.

Answer: I like to play.

This sentence is grammatically correct and uses proper structure.

Answer: Raise your hand.

Raising your hand allows you to ask questions without interrupting the reading.

• Guessing randomly
• Looking at the title and illustrations
• Ignoring the text
• Reading the last page first

Answer: Looking at the title and illustrations

Using the title and illustrations helps you make informed predictions.

Answer: Answers will vary.

Students should provide their own predictions based on the story.

• To argue with them
• To hear different ideas
• To ignore their thoughts
• To finish quickly

Answer: To hear different ideas

Discussing predictions allows students to learn from each other and expand their thinking.