siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Guided reading is an important activity that helps students understand what they read. In this lesson, we will read a short story together in siSwati. As we read, we will pause to discuss the story and ask questions. This will help us think about the characters, the setting, and the main ideas of the text.

Let's read a short story about a boy named Sipho who loves to play soccer. As we read, I will ask you questions like, 'What does Sipho like to do?' and 'Where does he play soccer?' After reading, we will talk about the story and share our thoughts. This will help us understand the text better.

After reading the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask you to share your favorite part of the story and why you liked it. We will also talk about the characters and what they did. Remember to listen to your classmates and respond to their ideas. This will help us practice our speaking and listening skills.

Now it's your turn to write! Think about the story we read and write three sentences about it. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can write, 'Sipho plays soccer with his friends.' After you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• Play basketball
• Play soccer
• Read books
• Draw pictures

Answer: Play soccer

Sipho loves to play soccer, as mentioned in the story.

• At home
• In the park
• At school
• In the street

Answer: In the park

The story describes Sipho playing soccer in the park.

Answer: Thabo

Thabo is one of Sipho's friends mentioned in the story.

• Sipho likes to eat
• Sipho loves soccer
• Sipho goes to school
• Sipho has a pet

Answer: Sipho loves soccer

The main idea of the story revolves around Sipho's love for soccer.

Answer: Played soccer

Sipho played soccer with his friends in the story.

• Sad
• Happy
• Angry
• Tired

Answer: Happy

The story shows that Sipho felt happy when he played soccer.

Answer: I like to read.

This question encourages students to express their own interests.

• Use correct punctuation
• Write in a hurry
• Forget about spacing
• Only use one word

Answer: Use correct punctuation

Using correct punctuation is important for clear writing.