siSwati Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

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. As we read, I will ask you questions to think about the characters and events in the story.

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 what you think is inside the box. For example, after reading that Sipho opened the box and saw a bright light, I might ask, 'What do you think the light is?'. This encourages you to use your imagination and make predictions based on the text.

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will read a different short text. After reading, discuss with your group what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to use clues from the text to support your predictions. After 10 minutes, we will come back together and share our predictions with the class.

For your independent task, choose one of the stories we read today and write a short paragraph predicting what will happen next. Make sure to use complete sentences and check your punctuation. After writing, draw a picture that represents your prediction. We will display these in the classroom.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Listening to a story
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading together as a class

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

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

Predictions encourage critical thinking and allow readers to connect with the narrative.

• The weather
• Clues in the text
• The author's name
• The page number

Answer: Clues in the text

Clues in the text provide hints about what might happen next, aiding in making informed predictions.

Answer: I think the character will find a treasure.

This sentence shows a clear prediction based on the context of a story.

• Reading faster
• Asking questions
• Ignoring difficult words
• Reading the same page multiple times

Answer: Asking questions

Asking questions helps clarify understanding and engages deeper with the text.

Answer: Use correct punctuation and spacing.

Proper punctuation and spacing are essential for clear and understandable writing.

• The sun is shining.
• The character will get lost in the forest.
• It is raining.
• The book is blue.

Answer: The character will get lost in the forest.

This prediction is based on a potential scenario in a story, making it relevant and insightful.