isiNdebele Home 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. As we read, I will ask you to predict what might happen next in the story. Predictions are guesses based on what we have read so far and what we think might happen next.

Let’s read the first part of our story: 'UThandi uhlala edolobheni elincane. Uthanda ukuhamba emaphandleni.' After reading this, I want you to think about what you think will happen next. Will Thandi meet someone? Will she find something interesting? Let’s discuss your ideas and write them down.

Now, I will read the next part of the story: 'Ngesikhathi ehamba, uThandi wabona inja.' After reading this, let’s talk about what you think Thandi will do next. Will she be scared? Will she try to pet the dog? Share your thoughts with your partner, and then we will share as a class.

I want you to write your own prediction about the story. Use the sentence starter: 'Ngicabanga ukuthi...' (I think that...). Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentence. Once you finish writing, draw a picture of what you think will happen next in the story.

• To guess the ending of the story.
• To understand the text better.
• To confuse the reader.
• To skip reading.

Answer: To understand the text better.

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and enhances comprehension.

Answer: Thandi lives in a small town.

This sentence introduces the main character and her living situation.

• Thandi will go to school.
• Thandi is a cat.
• Thandi likes to sleep.
• Thandi is not real.

Answer: Thandi will go to school.

This prediction relates to Thandi's character and possible actions.

Answer: Ngicabanga ukuthi uThandi uzohamba ngebhasi.

This sentence shows a prediction about Thandi's next action.

• Stop reading.
• Discuss with others.
• Forget about it.
• Write it down.

Answer: Discuss with others.

Discussing predictions helps to clarify thoughts and engage with the text.

Answer: I learned how to make predictions.

This response shows understanding of the lesson's focus on predictions.

• .
• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: .

A period is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: It helps others understand my sentences.