Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Begin the lesson by explaining the concept of shared reading. Discuss how it allows us to read together and share our thoughts about a text. Introduce a short story in Setswana, showing the title and illustrations. Ask students what they think the story might be about based on these elements. This will help them practice making predictions.

Using the shared text, read the first few sentences aloud. After reading, ask the students to predict what might happen next. For example, if the story is about a boy who finds a mysterious box, ask them questions like, 'What do you think is inside the box?' Encourage them to use their imagination and share their ideas with the class.

Read the text aloud as a class, pausing to ask questions about the content. After each paragraph, ask students to predict what might happen next. Write their predictions on the board. Discuss why they think that and how they came to their conclusions. This will help them connect their thoughts to the text and improve their comprehension skills.

After the shared reading, ask students to write three sentences about the story. They should include their predictions and use correct punctuation. Remind them to check their spacing between words. Once they finish, have them share their sentences with a partner, encouraging them to listen and provide feedback.

• To read silently alone
• To read together and discuss
• To memorize the text
• To write a summary

Answer: To read together and discuss

Shared reading allows students to engage with the text collectively, enhancing understanding through discussion.

• The ending of the story
• The main character's name
• The story's theme or topic
• The author's biography

Answer: The story's theme or topic

The title often gives clues about what the story will be about, helping readers make predictions.

Answer: Students' individual predictions will vary.

This question assesses students' ability to make predictions based on their understanding of the text.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

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

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing.

Checking for punctuation and spacing ensures that sentences are clear and easy to read.

• Ignoring the illustrations
• Thinking about what you already know
• Reading the last page first
• Only focusing on the title

Answer: Thinking about what you already know

Using prior knowledge helps in making informed predictions about the text.

• To compare handwriting
• To get feedback and improve
• To see who writes faster