Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading is when we read a text as a group, allowing everyone to participate. As we read, I will ask you to predict what might happen next in the story. This helps us think critically and engage with the text.

Let's read a short story about a little bird that wants to fly high in the sky. As we read, I will pause and ask, 'What do you think will happen next?' For instance, after reading that the bird sees a tall tree, I might ask, 'Do you think the bird will try to fly to the top of the tree?' This encourages you to think about the story and make predictions.

Now, we will read a new story together. I will read the first paragraph, and then I will stop and ask you to predict what will happen next. After each prediction, we will discuss why you think that. Remember to use your imagination and think about the clues in the text.

After our reading, I want you to write your own short story about an animal. Use at least three sentences and make sure to include correct punctuation. Think about what your animal wants to do and how it feels. Once you finish, we will share our stories with the class.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading a text together as a group
• Listening to a story without reading
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading a text together as a group

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together.

Answer: Making predictions helps us think about the story and engage with the text.

Predictions encourage critical thinking and help readers connect with the narrative.

• Only capital letters
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• No punctuation
• Only numbers

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing

Proper punctuation and spacing are essential for clear writing.

• The bird will fly to the tree.
• The bird will sit on the ground.
• The tree will fall down.
• The bird will go to sleep.

Answer: The bird will fly to the tree.

Seeing a tall tree may encourage the bird to try flying higher.

Answer: I wrote about a cat that wanted to catch a butterfly.

This answer shows engagement with the writing task.

• Only listen to the teacher
• Discuss and predict together
• Read silently
• Draw pictures

Answer: Discuss and predict together

During shared reading, we actively engage by discussing and making predictions.

Answer: I learned how to make predictions while reading.

This shows understanding of the lesson's focus on predictions.