Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to engage with the text, predict what might happen next, and discuss their thoughts. Today, we will read a short story in Sepedi and make predictions about the characters and events based on the title and illustrations.

Before we start reading, let's look at the title of our story: 'Mokhudu le Motswako' (The Clever Rabbit and the Fox). What do you think this story will be about? Students might predict that the rabbit will outsmart the fox. As we read, we will check if our predictions are correct and discuss any surprises.

Now, let's read the first paragraph of our story together. As I read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After reading, we will pause and discuss our predictions. What do you think the rabbit will do when it meets the fox? Write down your prediction in one sentence, using correct punctuation.

After finishing the story, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite part of the story. Include your prediction about what could happen if the story continued. Remember to use correct spacing and punctuation. Once you finish writing, share your paragraph with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• To read silently
• To listen to music
• To engage with a text together
• To write a story

Answer: To engage with a text together

Shared reading allows students to interact with the text and each other, enhancing comprehension.

• To guess what will happen next
• To read quietly
• To write a summary
• To draw a picture

Answer: To guess what will happen next

Prediction involves making an educated guess about future events in a story.

Answer: The rabbit will trick the fox.

This response shows understanding of the characters and the context of the story.

• .
• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

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

Answer: When the rabbit outsmarts the fox.

This answer reflects personal engagement with the story.

• Forget about it
• Read the text to see if you were correct
• Write it down and never look at it again
• Tell no one

Answer: Read the text to see if you were correct

Reading the text helps confirm or challenge your predictions.

• Starting with a capital letter
• Using correct punctuation
• Writing in all capital letters
• Leaving spaces between words

Answer: Writing in all capital letters

Sentences should not be written entirely in capital letters as it affects readability.