isiNdebele First Additional 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 engage with the text, make predictions, and discuss their thoughts. Today, we will read a short isiNdebele story titled 'Uhlanga Lwenkanyezi' (The Star Plant). Before we start reading, let’s look at the title and the illustrations to make predictions about what the story might be about.

As we look at the title 'Uhlanga Lwenkanyezi', I want you to think about what you believe the story will be about. For example, if I see a picture of a plant and a star, I might predict that the story involves a magical plant that grows stars. Let’s write down our predictions on the board and discuss why we think that.

Now, let’s read the first few paragraphs of 'Uhlanga Lwenkanyezi' together. As we read, I want you to listen carefully and think about whether your predictions are correct. After each paragraph, we will pause and discuss what we have read and how it relates to our predictions. What new predictions can we make as the story unfolds?

After our shared reading, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. Think about your predictions and how they changed as we read. For example, you might write, 'In the story, the plant grows bright stars.' Remember to check your sentences for any mistakes before sharing them with a partner.

• To read silently
• To read together and discuss
• To memorize the text
• To write a summary

Answer: To read together and discuss

Shared reading allows for collaborative engagement with the text, promoting discussion and understanding.

Answer: The Star Plant

The title translates to 'The Star Plant', which hints at the story's magical elements.

• Make predictions
• Skip to the end
• Read it silently
• Ignore the title

Answer: Make predictions

Making predictions helps engage students and prepares them for what they are about to read.

Answer: Discuss with a partner

Discussing with a partner helps clarify understanding and allows for different perspectives.

• Using correct punctuation
• Writing as fast as possible
• Ignoring spelling
• Using only capital letters

Answer: Using correct punctuation

Correct punctuation is essential for clarity and understanding in writing.

Answer: Answers will vary.

Students should reflect on their initial predictions and how they relate to the text.

• To argue about the story
• To see if predictions were correct
• To forget the story
• To write a new story

Answer: To see if predictions were correct

Discussing predictions helps students connect their thoughts to the text and understand its meaning.