siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

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, we will make predictions about what might happen next in the story. This will help us think critically and engage with the text.

Let's read the story 'Uthando Lwakhe' (His Love). As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask you what you think will happen next. For example, if I read, 'Uthando went to the market and saw a big red apple...', I might ask, 'What do you think Uthando will do with the apple?' This encourages you to think about the story and use your imagination.

Now, we will read a new story together called 'Umntfwana Nembala' (The Colorful Child). I will read the first part, and then I will ask you to predict what happens next. After reading each section, we will discuss your predictions. Remember to listen carefully and think about the clues in the text that help you make your predictions.

After our reading, I want you to write your own short story using at least three sentences. Make sure to use correct punctuation, like full stops and capital letters. Think about what you want to say and how you can make your story interesting. Once you finish writing, you can share your story with a partner.

• To read silently alone
• To help each other understand the text
• To memorize the story
• To write a summary

Answer: To help each other understand the text

Shared reading is designed to foster understanding through group interaction.

• Guess randomly
• Use clues from the text
• Ignore the story
• Only think about the ending

Answer: Use clues from the text

Predictions should be based on information provided in the text.

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a complete thought.

• The sky is blue.
• Uthando will eat the apple.
• The apple is red.
• Uthando likes apples.

Answer: Uthando will eat the apple.

This prediction suggests an action that could happen next in the story.

Answer: Predictions help us understand stories better.

Making predictions encourages engagement and deeper comprehension.

• Uthando
• Umntfwana
• Nembala
• Siyabonga

Answer: Umntfwana

Umntfwana means 'the child' in siSwati, and is the main character in the story.

• To play games
• To learn new words
• To ignore the teacher
• To write notes

Answer: To learn new words

Listening helps us acquire new vocabulary and understand the text better.