isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

In this section, we will introduce the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when the teacher and students read a text together. This helps students to hear fluent reading and understand how to express ideas. We will look at a short isiXhosa text and discuss its title and illustrations. Students will be encouraged to predict what the story might be about based on these elements.

Let’s look at a short isiXhosa story titled 'Uthando Lwethu'. Before reading, we will examine the cover page. What do you think this story is about? Students might say it’s about love or friendship. As we read, we will pause to discuss key points and ask questions to check understanding. For example, after reading a paragraph, I might ask, 'What do you think will happen next?' This encourages students to think critically about the text.

In small groups, students will receive another short isiXhosa text. They will read it together and discuss their predictions about the story. Each group will share their predictions with the class. I will guide them by asking questions like, 'What clues in the text helped you make your prediction?' This will help them articulate their thoughts and learn from each other.

Students will write three sentences about the story they read, using correct punctuation and spacing. They will focus on expressing their thoughts clearly. For example, they might write, 'Uthando Lwethu uthembisa ubuhlobo obuhle.' After writing, they will pair up and read their sentences to each other, providing feedback on punctuation and clarity.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together with a teacher
• Listening to a story
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading together with a teacher

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together, which promotes understanding and fluency.

Answer: I can predict the main theme or topic of the story.

The cover often gives clues about the story's content through images and titles.

• Ignoring the title
• Looking at illustrations
• Reading the last page first
• Listening to others' opinions

Answer: Looking at illustrations

Illustrations provide visual clues that can help readers make informed predictions about the text.

Answer: Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and makes sentences easier to read.

Correct punctuation indicates pauses and helps convey the intended message.

• Skip it
• Ask a friend
• Read it again
• Both B and C

Answer: Both B and C

Asking for help and rereading can enhance understanding of difficult parts of a text.

Answer: Uthando lwethu luyabamba.

This sentence uses correct spacing and ends with a period, indicating it is a complete thought.

• To memorize the text
• To share opinions and enhance understanding
• To finish the lesson quickly
• To write a summary

Answer: To share opinions and enhance understanding

Discussion allows students to express their thoughts and deepen their comprehension of the text.