siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. This helps us understand the story better and allows us to make predictions about what might happen next. We will read a short story in siSwati and discuss our thoughts and predictions as a group.

Let’s read a short story about a boy named Sipho who finds a mysterious box in the forest. As we read, I will pause and ask you to predict what you think is inside the box. For example, after reading the first few sentences, I might ask, 'What do you think Sipho will find in the box?'. This encourages you to think critically about the text.

Now, let’s read the story together. After each paragraph, I will ask you to share your predictions. For instance, after we read about Sipho opening the box, I will ask, 'What do you think he will do next?'. You will work in pairs to discuss your ideas before sharing them with the class. This will help you practice your speaking and listening skills.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you think happened after Sipho opened the box. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, you will share your sentences with a partner and discuss your predictions. This will help reinforce your writing skills and encourage collaboration.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Reading only in groups
• Reading only at home

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which enhances understanding.

Answer: Making predictions helps us think about the story and engage with the text.

Predictions encourage critical thinking and make reading more interactive.

• Sipho found a toy in the box.
• The box is empty.
• Sipho will never open the box.
• The box is too heavy to lift.

Answer: Sipho found a toy in the box.

This is a plausible prediction based on the context of the story.

Answer: I think there is a treasure inside the box.

This sentence shows a clear prediction about the contents of the box.

• Forget about it
• Read to see if you were correct
• Keep it to yourself
• Change your prediction immediately

Answer: Read to see if you were correct

Reading further helps confirm or adjust your predictions based on the text.

Answer: Punctuation helps make sentences clear and easy to understand.

Proper punctuation guides the reader through the text and clarifies meaning.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Period
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Period

A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.