isiNdebele 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 learners to engage with the text, make predictions about what will happen next, and discuss their thoughts. Today, we will read a short story in isiNdebele and practice predicting the outcomes based on the information provided.

Let's read the following short text together: 'UThandiwe uthanda ukudlala ngaphandle. Uhlanganyela nabangani bakhe, futhi bahlala bejabule.' After reading, I will ask you, 'What do you think will happen next?' Encourage students to think about the characters and the setting to make their predictions. For instance, they might predict that Thandiwe will play a game or meet new friends.

Now, I will read another short text aloud: 'UThandiwe uthole umngane omusha, uSipho. U-Sipho uthanda ukufunda izincwadi.' After reading, I will ask the class, 'What do you think Thandiwe and Sipho will do together?' Students will discuss their predictions in pairs before sharing with the class. This encourages collaboration and helps them articulate their thoughts.

For independent practice, each student will receive a different short text. They will read it quietly and write down their predictions about what will happen next. Encourage them to use complete sentences and correct punctuation. After writing, they can share their predictions with a partner. This activity reinforces their understanding of the text and their ability to express their thoughts clearly.

• To read silently
• To predict outcomes
• To memorize texts
• To write stories

Answer: To predict outcomes

Shared reading encourages learners to make predictions about the text based on what they hear and see.

Answer: It helps improve comprehension.

Making predictions engages readers and enhances their understanding of the text.

• .
• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: ?

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

Answer: Check if the prediction was correct after reading.

It's important to verify predictions to enhance understanding of the text.

• To play
• To read
• To share
• To write

Answer: To share

'Hlanganyela' means to come together or share experiences, often used in the context of playing together.

Answer: Thandiwe will play a game with her friends.

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

• Using only capital letters
• Correct punctuation
• No spaces between words
• Only using verbs

Answer: Correct punctuation

Correct punctuation is essential for clarity and understanding in writing.