Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It helps us understand the story better and allows us to make predictions about what might happen next. We will read a short story in Sesotho and discuss our thoughts and predictions as a group.

Let’s read a short story about a boy named 'Thabo' who finds a mysterious box in his backyard. As we read, I will ask you questions like, 'What do you think is inside the box?' This will help us practice making predictions. After reading a few lines, we will pause and share our ideas about what could be inside the box.

After reading the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask you to share your predictions and explain why you think that. Then, we will work together to write sentences about the story. For example, if someone predicts that the box contains toys, we can write, 'Thabo thinks the box has toys.' We will focus on using correct punctuation and spacing in our sentences.

Now, it’s your turn! I will give you a new short text to read on your own. After reading, write down your prediction about what will happen next. Then, write a sentence about your prediction, making sure to use correct punctuation. You can share your sentences with a partner and discuss your ideas.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Reading only in your head
• Reading only pictures

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which enhances understanding.

Answer: To guess what might happen next in the story.

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

• Forget about it
• Read to see if you were correct
• Tell everyone your prediction
• Draw a picture

Answer: Read to see if you were correct

After making a prediction, we read further to find out if our guesses were right.

Answer: Thabo thinks the box has toys.

This sentence shows a clear prediction and uses correct punctuation.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: The main character will face a challenge.

Predicting challenges helps us understand the plot of the story.

• Using colors
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• Drawing pictures
• Reading aloud

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing

Using correct punctuation and spacing makes our writing clear and understandable.