Tshivenda Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to engage with the text and make predictions about what will happen next. Today, we will read a short story in Tshivenda and discuss our predictions based on the illustrations and text.

We will read a short story titled 'Muvenda na Mufhulu' (The Rabbit and the Tortoise). As we read, I will pause and ask you to predict what you think will happen next. For instance, after reading about Muvenda challenging Mufhulu to a race, I might ask, 'What do you think will happen during the race?' This encourages critical thinking and engagement with the story.

After reading the story, we will break into small groups to discuss our predictions. Each group will share their thoughts on what they believe will happen next. I will circulate among the groups to facilitate discussions and encourage students to support their predictions with evidence from the text and illustrations.

Now, I want each of you to write your own prediction about the ending of the story. Use complete sentences and remember to include punctuation. For example, you might write, 'I think Muvenda will win the race because he is fast.' Once you finish writing, we will share our predictions with the class.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud together with guidance
• Listening to a story without reading
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading aloud together with guidance

Shared reading involves the teacher reading aloud while students follow along, promoting engagement.

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

Answer: Use clues from the text

Predictions should be based on evidence from the text and illustrations to be meaningful.

Answer: Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences.

Correct punctuation makes sentences easier to read and understand.

• By ignoring the text
• By looking at the pictures
• By making up a story
• By asking a friend

Answer: By looking at the pictures

Illustrations can provide important clues that help in making predictions.

Answer: I think Mufhulu will surprise Muvenda by running fast.

A good prediction is based on the story's context and characters.

• Listen quietly
• Share your thoughts and listen to others
• Only talk about your own ideas
• Draw pictures

Answer: Share your thoughts and listen to others

Group discussions are meant for sharing ideas and learning from each other.

• Mufhulu
• Muvenda
• Mufhulu na Muvenda
• Muvenda na Mufhulu