Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

In this section, we will introduce the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This helps students improve their reading skills and comprehension. We will discuss the importance of making predictions before reading a text. Predictions help us think about what we might learn or discover in the story.

Let's look at a short text titled 'Muvenda na Mufhulu' (The Lion and the Mouse). Before reading, I will show you the cover page and ask, 'What do you think this story is about?' Students might predict that it is about friendship or a lesson learned. After discussing predictions, we will read the text together, paying attention to the illustrations and words.

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will receive a different short text. Before reading, discuss among yourselves what you think the story is about based on the title and any pictures. After 5 minutes, each group will share their predictions with the class. This will help us practice our speaking skills and learn from each other.

For independent practice, each student will write three sentences about the story we read today. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, you will pair up with a partner to read your sentences aloud to each other. This will help reinforce your writing skills and allow you to practice reading.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud with a teacher
• Reading only pictures
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading aloud with a teacher

Shared reading involves a teacher reading a text aloud while students follow along, which helps improve comprehension.

• To guess the ending
• To think about what we might learn
• To memorize the text
• To avoid reading

Answer: To think about what we might learn

Making predictions helps us engage with the text and prepares us for what we are about to read.

Answer: I should read clearly and with expression.

Reading clearly and with expression helps others understand and enjoy the story.

• The author's name
• The main character
• The number of pages
• The price of the book

Answer: The main character

The illustrations and title often give clues about the main character in the story.

Answer: My favorite animal is a lion.

This sentence is simple and clear, demonstrating correct sentence structure.

• .
• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: ?

A question mark is used at the end of a question to indicate that an answer is expected.

• the cat is sleeping
• The Cat Is Sleeping
• The cat is sleeping.
• cat is sleeping.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, making it correct.