Xitsonga Home Language - Term 1 - Week 4

In this lesson, we will engage in guided reading to help you understand the text better. We will read a short story together, and I will ask you questions to check your understanding. Remember, guided reading is a time for you to think about what you are reading and to share your thoughts with your classmates.

Let's read a short story about a boy named Tino who loves to play soccer. As we read, pay attention to what Tino does and how he feels. After reading, I will ask you questions like, 'What does Tino enjoy doing?' and 'How does Tino feel when he plays soccer?' This will help you practice your comprehension skills.

After reading the story, we will discuss it as a class. I will ask you to share your favorite part of the story. Then, we will work together to build sentences about Tino's actions. For example, if Tino kicks the ball, we can write, 'Tino u phosa bhola.' Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing in your sentences.

Now it's your turn! Write a short paragraph about what you like to do during playtime. Use at least three sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. After you finish writing, pair up with a partner and read your paragraph to each other. This will help you practice your speaking skills.

• Tino
• Simo
• Lulu
• Kito

Answer: Tino

The boy in the story is named Tino.

• Rugby
• Soccer
• Cricket
• Tennis

Answer: Soccer

Tino loves to play soccer, as mentioned in the story.

Answer: Happy

Tino feels happy when he plays soccer.

• To use correct punctuation
• To write in capital letters only
• To write without spaces
• To write in a different language

Answer: To use correct punctuation

Using correct punctuation is important for clear writing.

Answer: I enjoy playing with my friends.

This sentence expresses an activity you enjoy.

• Reading alone
• Reading with a teacher
• Reading in silence
• Reading without understanding

Answer: Reading with a teacher

Guided reading involves reading with a teacher who helps you understand the text.

• We forget about it
• We discuss it
• We write a test
• We go outside

Answer: We discuss it

After reading, we discuss the story to check our understanding.

Answer: I learned how to build sentences.

This shows that you understood the lesson about sentence construction.