Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to predict what will happen next in the story based on the illustrations and context. Today, we will read a short story in Tshivenda and make predictions about the characters and events.

As we read the story 'Muvenda na Muvenda', I will pause at certain points and ask you what you think will happen next. For example, if I say, 'Muvenda saw a big tree and...', I want you to predict what Muvenda might do next. You could say, 'Muvenda will climb the tree' or 'Muvenda will sit under the tree'. This helps us think critically about the text.

After reading the story together, we will discuss the characters and their actions. I will ask questions like, 'What do you think Muvenda felt when he saw the tree?' and 'Why do you think the tree is important in the story?' You will work in pairs to share your thoughts and then we will share them with the class. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to use correct punctuation, such as full stops and capital letters. For example, you might write, 'Muvenda will find a bird in the tree.' After writing, you will pair up with a friend and read your sentences to each other. This will help you practice your writing and reading skills.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together with a teacher
• Listening to music
• Watching a movie

Answer: Reading together with a teacher

Shared reading involves a teacher reading a text aloud while students follow along, promoting engagement and understanding.

• Guess randomly
• Use clues from the text
• Ignore the story
• Close your eyes

Answer: Use clues from the text

Making predictions involves using information from the text and illustrations to guess what might happen next.

Answer: Muvenda

Muvenda is one of the main characters in the story we discussed.

• It makes writing look pretty
• It helps readers understand the text
• It takes up space
• It is not important

Answer: It helps readers understand the text

Punctuation clarifies meaning and helps readers know when to pause or stop.

Answer: Muvenda will climb the tree.

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

• A picture
• A full stop
• A song
• A friend’s name

Answer: A full stop

A full stop is necessary to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: To share our thoughts and understand it better.

Discussion helps deepen understanding and encourages critical thinking.