isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Shared reading is an interactive reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to engage with the text and make predictions about what will happen next. Today, we will read a short story together and discuss our thoughts and predictions as we go along.

Let's read a short story about a little bird named 'Umlingo'. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask you what you think will happen next. For instance, after reading that Umlingo saw a big tree, I might ask, 'What do you think Umlingo will do next?' This encourages you to think critically and use your imagination.

After reading the story, we will break into small groups to discuss our predictions. Each group will share their thoughts on what Umlingo might encounter in the tree. I will provide sentence starters to help you express your ideas, such as 'I think Umlingo will...' or 'Maybe Umlingo will find...'. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills.

Now, it's your turn to write! Using the story we read, write three sentences about what you think will happen next. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, you can illustrate your sentences with a drawing. This will help you reinforce your understanding of the text and practice your writing skills.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud with a group
• Listening to a teacher without reading
• Reading only pictures

Answer: Reading aloud with a group

Shared reading involves the teacher reading aloud while students follow along, promoting interaction.

Answer: It helps improve comprehension skills.

Shared reading allows students to engage with the text and understand it better.

• Guess randomly
• Use clues from the text
• Ignore the story
• Only think about the ending

Answer: Use clues from the text

Making predictions involves analyzing the text for hints about what might happen next.

Answer: Umlingo will fly to the top of the tree.

This sentence shows a clear prediction based on the context of the story.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.

Answer: Using correct punctuation.

Correct punctuation helps make writing clear and understandable.

• Throw it away
• Read it aloud
• Keep it a secret
• Ignore it

Answer: Read it aloud

Reading your sentences aloud helps you check for clarity and correctness.