Sesotho Home 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. We will look at the title and pictures to make predictions about what the story might be about. This will help us become better readers and thinkers.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'Mokhantšo le Nku' (The Boy and the Sheep). What do you think this story will be about? I see a picture of a boy and a sheep. I predict that the boy will take care of the sheep. What do you think? Let's write down our predictions on the board.

Now, we will read the story together. As we read, I want you to listen carefully and think about whether your predictions were correct. After each page, we will pause and discuss what we read. I will ask you questions like, 'What happened next?' and 'How do you think the boy feels?'

After our reading, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can write, 'Mokhantšo o na le nku.' (The boy has a sheep.) Remember to think about what you liked in the story and how it made you feel.

• Mokhantšo le Nku
• Nku e Ntle
• Mokhantšo le Ntlha

Answer: Mokhantšo le Nku

The title of the story is 'Mokhantšo le Nku', which means 'The Boy and the Sheep'.

Answer: He took care of the sheep.

This answer reflects a common prediction based on the title and illustrations.

• We sang a song
• We discussed what we read
• We drew pictures

Answer: We discussed what we read

After each page, we paused to discuss the story and share our thoughts.

Answer: Mokhantšo felt happy.

This answer shows understanding of the character's emotions in the story.

• Predictions are always correct
• Predictions are guesses based on clues
• Predictions are not important

Answer: Predictions are guesses based on clues

Predictions help us think about what might happen next in a story.

Answer: Mokhantšo o na le nku.

This sentence correctly describes a key element of the story.

• It makes writing look pretty
• It helps readers understand the sentences
• It is not important

Answer: It helps readers understand the sentences

Punctuation clarifies meaning and helps convey the writer's message.

Answer: I enjoyed the part where Mokhantšo played with the sheep.

This answer reflects personal engagement with the story.