Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

In this lesson, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. We will look at the title and pictures to make predictions about what the story might be about. This is an important skill because it helps us think critically and engage with the text.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'Mokhudu le Mmaagwe' (The Frog and His Mother). What do you think this story will be about? Look at the picture on the first page. What do you see? Based on the title and the picture, I predict that the story will involve a frog and his mother going on an adventure. What do you think will happen next?

Now, we will read the story together. As we read, I want you to listen carefully and think about what is happening. After each page, we will pause and discuss. I will ask you questions like, 'What do you think the frog is feeling?' or 'What do you think will happen next?' This will help us practice our speaking and listening skills.

After we finish reading, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can write about your favorite part of the story or what you think will happen next. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop.

• Mokhudu le Mmaagwe
• Mokhudu le Mma
• Mmaagwe le Mokhudu

Answer: Mokhudu le Mmaagwe

The title of the story is 'Mokhudu le Mmaagwe', which means 'The Frog and His Mother'.

Answer: Happy

The frog likely felt happy because he was spending time with his mother.

• Read silently
• Read together and discuss
• Only listen

Answer: Read together and discuss

During shared reading, we read the text together and discuss it to enhance understanding.

Answer: The frog jumped into the water.

This sentence describes an action from the story, showing engagement with the text.

• Use a comma
• Use a full stop
• Use a question mark

Answer: Use a full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: The frog would go on an adventure.

This answer shows the student's ability to make predictions based on the text.

• It helps us guess the ending
• It makes reading boring
• It helps us think critically

Answer: It helps us think critically

Making predictions encourages critical thinking and engagement with the text.

Answer: The importance of family.

This answer reflects a personal takeaway from the story, showing comprehension.