isiXhosa Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

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 to hear the correct pronunciation and intonation of isiXhosa. We will discuss the importance of making predictions about the text before reading it. Predictions are educated guesses about what might happen next based on the title, pictures, or the first few sentences.

Let's look at a short text titled 'Uthando Lwethu' (Our Love). Before reading, I will show you the cover and ask, 'What do you think this story is about?' Students might predict that it is about family love or friendship. After reading the first paragraph, we will pause and discuss if their predictions were correct and what clues helped them make those predictions.

Now, we will read another short story together as a class. I will read aloud, and you will follow along in your books. After each paragraph, I will ask you to make predictions about what will happen next. For example, after reading about a character's problem, I might ask, 'What do you think the character will do next?' This will encourage you to think critically about the text and engage with it.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose a short text from your reading books. Read it quietly and write down two predictions about what you think will happen in the story. Make sure to use complete sentences and correct punctuation. After writing your predictions, share them with a partner and discuss whether you think they are likely to happen or not.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud with a group
• Listening to a story without reading
• Writing a story together

Answer: Reading aloud with a group

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

• To guess the ending
• To understand the text better
• To avoid reading
• To confuse others

Answer: To understand the text better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about its content.

Answer: The title, pictures, and the first few sentences of the text.

These elements provide clues that can help you guess what the story might be about.

• It helps improve spelling.
• It allows for silent reading.
• It enhances listening skills.
• It focuses only on writing.

Answer: It enhances listening skills.

Shared reading allows students to hear the text read aloud, improving their listening and comprehension skills.

Answer: I think the character will find a treasure.

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

• .
• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

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

• I like to read.
• i like to read
• I like to read
• I like to read.

Answer: I like to read.