Setswana Home Language - Term 4 - Week 7

In this section, we will introduce the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when the teacher reads a text aloud while the students follow along. This helps students develop their listening skills and encourages them to engage with the text. We will discuss the importance of making predictions before reading, as it prepares our minds for what we are about to learn.

We will read a short story titled 'Tshiamo le Mmaagwe' (Tshiamo and Her Mother). Before reading, we will look at the title and the illustrations. I will ask the students, 'What do you think this story is about?' Students will share their predictions. For instance, if the illustration shows a garden, a student might predict that the story involves planting or flowers.

Now, we will read the story together. I will read a paragraph aloud, and then we will pause to discuss what has happened so far. I will ask questions like, 'What do you think will happen next?' and 'How do you think Tshiamo feels?' This will help students practice their speaking skills and encourage them to think critically about the text.

After reading the story, students will write their own predictions about what might happen in the next part of the story. They will use complete sentences and correct punctuation. For example, they might write, 'I think Tshiamo will help her mother in the garden.' Students will then share their predictions with a partner, practicing their speaking and listening skills.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud together with the teacher
• Listening to a story without reading
• Reading only pictures

Answer: Reading aloud together with the teacher

Shared reading involves the teacher reading a text aloud while students follow along.

• To guess the ending
• To prepare our minds for the story
• To find mistakes in the text
• To memorize the text

Answer: To prepare our minds for the story

Making predictions helps us think about what we might learn from the text.

Answer: The title and illustrations.

The title and illustrations provide clues about the content of the story.

• Ignoring the text
• Asking questions about the story
• Reading the text again silently
• Drawing pictures

Answer: Asking questions about the story

Asking questions helps ensure that students have understood the text.

Answer: I think Tshiamo will find a surprise in the garden.

This shows that the student is thinking about the story and making a logical guess.

• Reading very fast
• Using correct pronunciation and expression
• Reading without stopping
• Only reading the first sentence

Answer: Using correct pronunciation and expression

Correct pronunciation and expression make the reading more engaging and understandable.

• Make predictions
• Skip reading