Afrikaans First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It helps us understand the story better and allows us to make predictions about what might happen next. We will read a short story and discuss our thoughts and predictions as a group.

Let's read a short story about a cat named Minky who loves to explore. After reading the first part, I will ask you, 'What do you think Minky will find on her adventure?' This encourages you to think about the story and make predictions based on the clues given in the text.

Now, I will read another short text about a boy named Thabo who finds a mysterious box in the park. As I read, I want you to raise your hand and share what you think is inside the box. We will discuss your predictions as a class and see if we can come to a consensus before I reveal the answer.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you think might happen next in Thabo's story. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, we will share some of your sentences with the class.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Listening to a teacher read
• Reading only pictures

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which enhances understanding and engagement.

Answer: Making predictions helps us understand the story better and keeps us engaged.

Predictions encourage critical thinking and allow readers to connect with the text.

• Ignore the text
• Think about clues in the story
• Only guess randomly
• Wait for the teacher to tell you

Answer: Think about clues in the story

Making predictions should be based on the information and clues provided in the text.

Answer: The cat jumped over the fence.

This sentence uses a capital letter at the beginning and a period at the end, demonstrating correct punctuation.

• .
• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

A question mark is used at the end of a question to indicate that an answer is being sought.

Answer: A mysterious box.

Thabo discovered a box, which was the central element of the story we discussed.

• Reading together
• Making predictions
• Writing a test
• Discussing the text

Answer: Writing a test

Writing a test is not part of the shared reading process, which focuses on collaborative reading and discussion.