Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

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

Let's look at the cover of our story, 'Tlhokomelo ya Mma.' What do you see? (Show the cover image.) Based on the picture and the title, what do you think this story will be about? (Encourage students to share their thoughts.) For example, if they see a picture of a mother and a child, they might predict that the story is about family or caring.

Now, we will read the first few pages of 'Tlhokomelo ya Mma' together. As we read, I want you to listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After each page, I will ask you to share your predictions. What do you think will happen after this page? (Pause for responses and guide the discussion.)

After our reading, I want you to write three sentences about what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. You can also draw a picture to go along with your sentences. This will help you express your ideas clearly.

• Tlhokomelo ya Mma
• Mma le Ngwana
• Tlhokomelo ya Ntate

Answer: Tlhokomelo ya Mma

The title of the story we read is 'Tlhokomelo ya Mma,' which means 'Mother's Care' in English.

Answer: I predicted that the story is about a mother taking care of her child.

Students should express their predictions based on the illustrations and title.

• Independent reading
• Shared reading
• Silent reading

Answer: Shared reading

Shared reading is when we read together as a group to help each other understand the text.

Answer: I think the mother will help her child with something important.

Students should provide a prediction sentence based on their understanding of the story.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is complete.

Answer: I learned how to make predictions while reading.

Students should reflect on their learning experience from the lesson.

• Close your eyes
• Look at the pictures
• Skip the title

Answer: Look at the pictures

Looking at the pictures helps us make predictions about the story before we read it.

Answer: A drawing of a mother and child together.