siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher and students read a text together. This method encourages students to make predictions about the story based on illustrations and text clues. Today, we will read a short story about a young girl named Thandi who finds a mysterious box in her garden. As we read, I will ask you to predict what might be inside the box.

Before we start reading, let’s look at the cover of the book. What do you think the story is about? (Pause for responses.) Now, let’s read the first few sentences together. Based on what we have read so far, what do you think Thandi will do next? (Encourage students to share their predictions.) Remember, predictions are guesses based on what we know and what we see.

Now, let’s read the story together. I will read the first paragraph, and then I want you to read the next paragraph aloud with me. After each paragraph, we will stop and discuss what we think will happen next. For example, after reading about Thandi finding the box, I will ask, 'What do you think is inside the box?' Let’s take turns sharing our ideas and supporting each other’s thoughts.

After our shared reading, I want you to write your own prediction about what is inside the box. Use complete sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. For example, you could write, 'I think there is a toy inside the box.' Once you finish writing, draw a picture of what you think is inside the box. Be prepared to share your prediction and drawing with the class.

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

Answer: Reading together with a teacher

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together, promoting interaction and discussion.

• Guess without thinking
• Use clues from the text
• Only look at pictures
• Ignore the story

Answer: Use clues from the text

Making predictions involves using information from the text and illustrations to make educated guesses about what will happen next.

Answer: It helps the reader understand the meaning of the sentences.

Correct punctuation clarifies the message and makes writing easier to read.

• A book
• A toy
• A letter
• Nothing

Answer: A toy

This is a common prediction based on children's interests and the context of the story.

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

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

• Close the book
• Discuss what you think will happen next
• Ignore the text
• Start reading the next book

Answer: Discuss what you think will happen next

Discussing predictions after each paragraph enhances comprehension and engagement.

Answer: Predictions are guesses based on clues from the story.

This response reflects an understanding of the prediction process.