isiXhosa Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

In this lesson, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It helps us to understand the story better and allows us to share our thoughts and ideas. We will look at a short isiXhosa text and discuss what we think it might be about before we read it. This is called making predictions.

Let’s look at the title of our text: 'Uthando Lwethu' (Our Love). What do you think this story might be about? Students might predict that it is about family love, friendship, or caring for others. We will also look at the illustrations to gather more clues. For example, if there are pictures of a family, we might think it is about family relationships.

Now, let’s read the text 'Uthando Lwethu' together. As we read, I want you to listen carefully and think about whether your predictions were correct. After reading each paragraph, we will pause and discuss what we have read. I will ask you questions to help you think about the characters and events in the story.

After our shared reading, I would like you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. Think about what you liked about the story or what surprised you. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Listening to a story
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which enhances understanding.

• Make predictions
• Read it silently
• Write a summary
• Draw a picture

Answer: Make predictions

Before reading, we make predictions based on the title and illustrations to engage with the text.

Answer: The title or illustrations.

The title and illustrations provide clues about the content of the text.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: To understand it better and share ideas.

Discussing a text helps clarify understanding and allows for sharing different perspectives.

• Use a full stop
• Use a capital letter
• Use a comma
• Use a question mark

Answer: Use a capital letter

Every sentence should begin with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

Answer: Students can name any character mentioned in the story.

Identifying characters helps students connect with the narrative.