siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading is when we read a text as a group, and everyone participates. 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 bird that is looking for food. Before we turn the page, what do you think the bird will find? Will it find seeds, or maybe a worm? Discuss your ideas with a partner. This is how we practice making predictions based on what we read.

Now, we will read the next part of the story together. As I read, I will pause at certain points. When I pause, I want you to raise your hand and share your predictions about what will happen next. Remember to use complete sentences and think about the clues in the text. After we finish reading, we will discuss whether your predictions were correct.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about what you think will happen at the end of the story. Use at least three sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. After writing, draw a picture that represents your prediction. Be ready to share your prediction with the class.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To understand the story better
• To confuse the reader
• To skip reading

Answer: To understand the story better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and enhances comprehension.

Answer: Shared reading

Shared reading is when a group reads a text together, allowing for discussion and interaction.

• The bird will fly away.
• The bird will find food.
• The bird will fall asleep.
• The bird will sing a song.

Answer: The bird will find food.

This prediction is based on the context of the story where the bird is looking for food.

Answer: It helps us communicate clearly.

Using complete sentences ensures that our ideas are understood by others.

• Keep quiet
• Make a prediction
• Start reading aloud
• Draw a picture

Answer: Make a prediction

When the teacher pauses, it's a chance to think about what might happen next in the story.

Answer: Look for clues in the text.

Clues in the text help us make informed guesses about what will happen next.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.