Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Shared reading is an interactive reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This week, we will focus on predicting what might happen next in the story. Predictions help us engage with the text and think critically about the content. We will read a short story in Tshivenda and discuss our predictions before and during the reading.

Let's read a short story about a rabbit named 'Nḓivhu'. Before we start, I will ask you: 'What do you think Nḓivhu will do when he finds a big carrot?' As we read, we will pause at certain points to make predictions about what will happen next. For instance, if Nḓivhu meets a fox, we can predict whether he will be scared or try to befriend the fox.

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will receive a different short text in Tshivenda. Read your text together and discuss what you think will happen next. After 5 minutes, each group will share their predictions with the class. Remember to use complete sentences and correct punctuation when you share your ideas.

For your independent practice, I want you to write your own short story in Tshivenda. Begin with a character and a setting. Write at least three sentences about what your character will do. After writing, underline your predictions and check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. Be ready to share your story with a partner.

• Math skills
• Shared reading and prediction
• Science experiments
• Art and drawing

Answer: Shared reading and prediction

This week's lesson emphasizes shared reading and making predictions about the text.

• Close your eyes
• Make predictions
• Skip the introduction
• Read silently

Answer: Make predictions

Making predictions helps engage with the story and prepares you for what to expect.

Answer: It helps others understand my sentences better.

Correct punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences and makes writing easier to read.

• Shout them out
• Use complete sentences
• Write them on the board
• Keep them to yourself

Answer: Use complete sentences

Using complete sentences helps communicate your ideas clearly to others.

Answer: A big carrot

In the example story, Nḓivhu the rabbit found a big carrot, which was a key event.

• Listen to others
• Only talk about yourself
• Ignore the text
• Draw pictures

Answer: Listen to others

Listening to others during discussions helps everyone share ideas and learn together.

Answer: Write a short story with predictions.

In independent practice, students will write their own stories and include predictions.