siSwati Home 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 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 read the first part of our story about a little bird who wants to fly. After reading the first paragraph, I will ask you, 'What do you think will happen next?' You might say, 'The bird will try to flap its wings.' This is a good prediction because it relates to what we just read.

Now, we will read the next part of the story together. After each paragraph, I will pause and ask you to share your predictions. For example, if we read about the bird meeting a friend, I might ask, 'What do you think the friend will say?' Let’s take turns sharing our ideas and discussing them as a class.

After our reading, I want you to write your own short story about an animal. Think about what the animal wants to do and make a prediction about what will happen next. Write at least three sentences, making sure to use correct punctuation. Remember to leave spaces between your words. Once you finish, we will share our stories with a partner.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To engage with the text
• To memorize the story
• To read faster

Answer: To engage with the text

Making predictions helps readers think critically and connect with the story.

Answer: The beginning

The beginning introduces the characters and setting of the story.

• The bird will fly.
• The bird is blue.
• The bird is sad.
• The bird eats seeds.

Answer: The bird will fly.

This prediction relates to the bird's desire to fly, which is the main focus of the story.

Answer: It helps to clarify meaning.

Punctuation marks indicate pauses and the end of sentences, making writing easier to understand.

• Forget about it
• Read to see if you were correct
• Change your prediction
• Ignore the text

Answer: Read to see if you were correct

After making a prediction, you should continue reading to find out if your prediction was right.

Answer: Practice reading regularly.

Regular practice helps improve fluency and comprehension.

• Reading alone
• Reading together as a group
• Reading silently
• Reading out loud to a friend

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves a group of people reading a text together, which enhances understanding.