Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method helps students develop their listening and comprehension skills. Today, we will read a short story together and make predictions about what will happen next based on the title and pictures. This will enhance our understanding of the text and engage our imagination.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'The Brave Little Lion'. What do you think this story will be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let’s look at the first picture. What do you see? (Encourage students to describe the image.) Based on the title and the picture, I predict that the lion will go on an adventure. What do you think will happen next?

Now, we will read the story 'The Brave Little Lion' together. As I read, I want you to listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After each page, I will ask you to share your predictions. Remember to use the clues from the text and illustrations to support your ideas. Let’s start reading!

After our shared reading, I want you to write your own prediction about what will happen at the end of the story. Use a complete sentence and remember to use correct punctuation. For example, you could write, 'I think the lion will find his friends.' Once you finish, draw a picture that represents your prediction. Be ready to share your prediction and drawing with the class.

• To read silently
• To read together and discuss
• To write stories
• To memorize texts

Answer: To read together and discuss

Shared reading allows for collaborative learning and discussion about the text.

Answer: The lion will go on an adventure.

This answer shows understanding of making predictions based on the title.

• Only the title
• Only the pictures
• Both the title and pictures
• The length of the text

Answer: Both the title and pictures

Predictions should be based on all available clues, including titles and illustrations.

Answer: The lion will find a treasure.

This answer demonstrates the ability to construct a sentence with correct punctuation.

• Draw a picture
• Think about predictions
• Close your eyes
• Talk to your friend

Answer: Think about predictions

Listening carefully and thinking about predictions enhances comprehension.

Answer: The illustrations in the story.

Illustrations provide visual clues that can help in making predictions.

• It makes writing look pretty
• It helps to organize thoughts
• It is not important
• It makes sentences longer

Answer: It helps to organize thoughts

Punctuation clarifies meaning and structure in writing.