Setswana Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will read a short story together. Shared reading allows us to enjoy a text as a group and helps us learn new words and ideas. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next in the story. This is called making a prediction. Predictions help us engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Let’s look at the first page of our story. The title is 'The Lost Dog'. As I read the first few sentences, I want you to think about what you think will happen next. For example, if I read, 'One day, a little dog named Teboho went for a walk and got lost,' what do you think Teboho will do? You might predict that he will try to find his way home or meet new friends. Let’s share our predictions!

Now, I will read the next part of the story. As I read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction about what will happen next. After I finish reading, we will discuss your predictions. Remember to listen carefully and think about the clues in the text that can help you make a good guess about what will happen.

For your independent practice, I want you to write your own prediction about the ending of 'The Lost Dog'. Use complete sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. After you write your prediction, draw a picture that shows what you think will happen. We will share our predictions and drawings with the class later.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To ignore the text
• To read faster
• To memorize the story

Answer: To guess the ending of the story

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think about what might happen next.

• Ignore it
• Listen and think about it
• Correct them immediately
• Change your own prediction

Answer: Listen and think about it

Listening to others' predictions can give you new ideas and help you understand the story better.

Answer: The Lost Dog

The title of the story is important as it gives us a clue about the main character and the theme.

• The dog will find a treasure.
• The dog will go to sleep.
• The dog will meet a cat.
• The dog will fly to the moon.

Answer: The dog will meet a cat.

This prediction is plausible based on the context of the story about a dog.

Answer: Punctuation helps to make sentences clear and understandable.

Using punctuation correctly allows readers to understand the meaning of your sentences.

• Characters
• Settings
• Context
• Illustrations

Answer: Context

The context provides important information that helps us understand the story and make predictions.

Answer: Answers will vary based on individual predictions.

Each student's prediction is unique and reflects their understanding of the story.