siSwati First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It 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. After reading the first part, we can ask, 'What do you think is inside the box?' This encourages learners to think critically and share their ideas. For instance, some might say it’s treasure, while others might think it’s a magical item. We will write down these predictions on the board.

Now, let’s work together. I will read another short text about a girl named Thandi who loves to dance. After reading, I will ask the class, 'What do you think will happen when Thandi performs at the school concert?' Students will share their predictions. Then, we will choose one prediction and write a complete sentence about it on the board, ensuring we use correct punctuation and spacing.

For your independent practice, I want each of you to write a short paragraph predicting what will happen next in a story of your choice. Use at least three sentences and remember to include proper punctuation. After you finish, you can share your predictions with a partner and discuss your ideas.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Listening to a teacher read
• Reading only in English

Answer: Reading together as a class

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

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

Predictions encourage readers to think ahead and connect with the story, enhancing comprehension.

• Only capital letters
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• No spaces
• Only numbers

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing

Proper punctuation and spacing are essential for clear communication in writing.

Answer: Sipho or Thandi

Both Sipho and Thandi are characters used in the lesson to illustrate shared reading and predictions.

• Forget about it
• Read more to see if we were correct
• Write it down and ignore it
• Discuss it with no follow-up

Answer: Read more to see if we were correct

After making a prediction, we continue reading to find out if our ideas were right.

Answer: By discussing it with a partner or writing it down.

Sharing predictions can be done verbally or in writing, which helps reinforce understanding.

• The sun is shining.
• I think it will rain tomorrow.
• She is reading a book.
• He likes to play soccer.

Answer: I think it will rain tomorrow.