siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will read a short story together. Shared reading allows us to explore the text as a group. 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 understand the story better and keep us engaged.

Let’s look at the first page of our story. It talks about a little boy named Sipho who finds a mysterious box in the forest. What do you think is inside the box? You can say your ideas out loud. For example, some might think it’s a treasure, while others might think it’s a toy. Each idea is a valid prediction based on what we have read.

Now, let’s read the next part of the story together. As we read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction about what will happen next. After reading, we will discuss our predictions and see if they were correct. Remember to listen to your classmates’ ideas and think about how they relate to the story.

After our shared reading, I want you to write down your own prediction about what will happen at the end of the story. Use complete sentences and remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. For example, you could write, 'I think Sipho will find a magical creature in the box.' Once you finish writing, share your prediction with a partner.

• Writing a story
• Shared reading and prediction
• Drawing pictures
• Listening to music

Answer: Shared reading and prediction

The main focus of today's lesson is to engage in shared reading and make predictions about the text.

Answer: Predictions

The guesses we make about future events in a story are known as predictions.

• with a small letter
• with a capital letter
• with a number
• with a symbol

Answer: with a capital letter

Sentences should always start with a capital letter to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

• Forget about it
• Discuss it with others
• Keep it to yourself
• Write it down without thinking

Answer: Discuss it with others

Discussing predictions with others helps to deepen understanding and allows for different perspectives.

Answer: I think Sipho will find a treasure in the box.

This answer shows a clear prediction based on the context of the story.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

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

Answer: It helps us understand the story better.

Making predictions engages readers and enhances comprehension of the text.