isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 8

Guided reading is an important part of learning a new language. In this lesson, we will read a short isiXhosa text together. I will help you understand the words and the meaning of the sentences. We will discuss what we read and share our thoughts. This will help improve your reading skills and comprehension.

Let’s read the following text together: 'UThandiwe uthanda ukudlala emhlabeni. Uthanda ukunceda abahlobo bakhe.' After reading, I will ask you questions about the text. For example, 'Ubani othanda ukudlala?' (Who likes to play?) The answer is 'UThandiwe' (Thandiwe). This shows that you understood the text.

Now, let’s discuss the text we just read. I will ask you questions like, 'Yintoni uThandiwe ayithandayo?' (What does Thandiwe like?) and 'Uthanda ntoni?' (What does he/she love?). Work in pairs to talk about your answers. Remember to listen to your partner and share your ideas clearly.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you like to do. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ndithanda ukudlala.' (I like to play.) After writing, read your sentences to a friend and ask them to check your punctuation.

• UThandiwe
• UJohn
• UThandi
• UThandiwe noJohn

Answer: UThandiwe

The main character mentioned in the text is UThandiwe.

• Ukudlala
• Ukufunda
• Ukupheka
• Ukwenza umculo

Answer: Ukudlala

UTandiwe likes to play, as stated in the text.

Answer: Ndithanda ukufunda.

This sentence shows personal preference and uses correct isiXhosa structure.

• Throw them away
• Read them to a friend
• Keep them to yourself
• Erase them

Answer: Read them to a friend

Reading your sentences to a friend helps practice speaking and sharing ideas.

Answer: UThandiwe uthanda ukunceda abahlobo bakhe.

This shows comprehension of the text's content.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to indicate the end of a statement.

• To play
• To help
• To read
• To write

Answer: To help

'Ukunceda' translates to 'to help' in English.

Answer: Ndithanda ukudlala emhlabeni.

This response shows personal interest and uses correct isiXhosa.