Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will engage in shared reading, where we will read a short story together. Shared reading helps us improve our reading skills and allows us to make predictions about what might happen next in the story. Before we start reading, let's look at the title and any pictures in the book. What do you think this story is about? Making predictions helps us become better readers.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'Mokhantšo le Mofuthu'. What do you think this story could be about? (Students might say it’s about a boy and a dog.) Now, let’s look at the first picture. What do you see? (Students might describe the picture.) Based on the title and the picture, I predict that Mokhantšo will have an adventure with Mofuthu. What do you think will happen next?

Now, let’s read the first few pages of the story together. As we read, I want you to think about what you think will happen next. After each page, we will pause and discuss. What did you like about what we just read? What do you think will happen next? Remember to listen to your friends’ ideas and share your own.

After our shared reading, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. Start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. You can write about your favorite part or what you think will happen next. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• To read silently
• To improve reading skills
• To write stories
• To draw pictures

Answer: To improve reading skills

Shared reading helps students enhance their reading abilities through group interaction.

• The title and pictures
• The last page
• The author’s name
• The table of contents

Answer: The title and pictures

The title and illustrations provide clues about the story's content.

Answer: Mokhantšo will find a treasure.

This answer shows a prediction based on the story context.

• Use only lowercase letters
• Use correct punctuation
• Write without spaces
• Draw pictures instead

Answer: Use correct punctuation

Correct punctuation is essential for clear writing.

Answer: I liked the part where Mokhantšo met Mofuthu.

This answer reflects personal engagement with the story.

• To ignore them
• To learn from different perspectives
• To argue with them
• To finish quickly

Answer: To learn from different perspectives

Listening to others enriches our understanding of the story.

• With a number
• With a capital letter
• With a picture
• With a question

Answer: With a capital letter

Starting with a capital letter is a basic rule of writing.