isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is an interactive reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This week, we will focus on predicting what might happen next in the stories we read. Predictions help us engage with the text and think critically about the content. We will read a short story together and discuss our predictions before and after reading.

Let's read a short story about a boy named Thabo who finds a mysterious box in the forest. Before we start reading, I will ask you: 'What do you think is inside the box?' Students might say things like 'toys', 'money', or 'a treasure map'. After reading, we will check if our predictions were correct and discuss what was actually inside the box.

Now, we will read another short text together. As I read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After each paragraph, I will pause and ask you to share your predictions. We will write down your ideas on the board. This will help us see how our predictions change as we learn more about the story.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose a picture book from our classroom library. Look at the cover and the illustrations inside. Write down three predictions about what the story might be about. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing in your sentences. After you finish, you can share your predictions with a partner.

• To memorize the text
• To engage with the story
• To ignore the story
• To finish reading quickly

Answer: To engage with the story

Making predictions helps readers think critically and become more involved in the story.

Answer: Toys or treasure

Students' answers may vary, but they should reflect their understanding of making predictions.

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

Answer: Writing a test

Shared reading focuses on interaction and discussion, not testing.

Answer: It helps others understand my sentences.

Correct punctuation clarifies meaning and improves communication.

• Forget about it
• Read the text to see if you were right
• Ignore the text
• Change your prediction every time

Answer: Read the text to see if you were right

Reading the text allows you to confirm or adjust your predictions.

Answer: The hero will save the day.

Students should provide a logical prediction based on their understanding of story structure.

• Guess randomly
• Look at the cover and illustrations
• Read the last page first
• Ignore the text completely

Answer: Look at the cover and illustrations

Analyzing visuals can provide clues about the story's content.