Xitsonga First Additional 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. We will look at the pictures and title first to make predictions about what the story might be about. This will help us become better readers and thinkers.

Let's look at the cover of our story, 'Uthando LweMvelo' (The Love of Nature). What do you see in the picture? I see a tree and some animals. What do you think this story will be about? (Encourage students to share their thoughts.) Now, let’s read the first few sentences together and see if our predictions were correct.

Now, I will read the next part of the story aloud. As I read, listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After I finish, we will discuss our predictions. Did the story go the way you thought it would? Why or why not? Let’s write down our thoughts on the board.

Now it’s your turn! I want you to write three sentences about what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence and punctuation at the end. After you finish writing, we will share our sentences with a partner.

• To guess the ending
• To understand the story better
• To find mistakes in the text
• To memorize the story

Answer: To understand the story better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about the content.

Answer: A tree and some animals.

Students should describe the cover image, which helps them connect visuals to the story.

• the cat is black
• The cat is black.
• the Cat is black.
• The cat is black

Answer: The cat is black.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, making it grammatically correct.

Answer: Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and shows where sentences end.

Punctuation is essential for understanding the structure and flow of sentences.

• Forget about it
• Read the story to see if you were correct
• Write it down and never look at it again
• Tell your friends

Answer: Read the story to see if you were correct

Reading the story allows you to check if your predictions were accurate.

Answer: The animals will help the tree grow.

Students should provide a logical prediction based on the context of the story.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a group
• Reading only pictures
• Reading only the title

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves collaboration and discussion among readers.