siSwati First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. As we read, I will ask 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. It talks about a little bird that is looking for food. What do you think the bird will find? Will it find seeds, or maybe a worm? Think about what birds usually eat. This is how we make predictions based on what we read.

Now, I will read the next part of the story aloud. 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 use clues from the text to support your ideas.

On your own, I want you to write a short sentence predicting what will happen next in the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you could write, 'I think the bird will find a worm.' After you write your sentence, draw a picture of what you think will happen next.

• To guess the ending
• To understand the text better
• To confuse the reader
• To skip reading

Answer: To understand the text better

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

Answer: Context clues

Context clues are hints in the text that guide us in making predictions about what will happen next.

• The bird is flying.
• The bird will find food.
• The bird is sad.
• The bird is sleeping.

Answer: The bird will find food.

This statement predicts an outcome based on the context of the story.

Answer: I think the bird will find a nest.

This sentence shows a prediction based on the story's context.

• Keep it to yourself
• Share it with the class
• Ignore it
• Change it every time

Answer: Share it with the class

Sharing predictions helps everyone engage and think about the story together.

Answer: Punctuation helps make the sentence clear.

Correct punctuation ensures that the reader understands the prediction clearly.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period is used to end a statement, including a prediction.