isiXhosa Home Language - Term 4 - Week 7

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 engage with the text and develop their prediction skills. We will look at a short story and discuss its title and pictures before reading. This will help students make predictions about what they think the story will be about.

Let’s take the title 'Uthando Lwethu' (Our Love) and the accompanying picture of a family. Before reading, I will ask the class: 'What do you think this story is about?' Students might say, 'It’s about a family that loves each other' or 'It could be about friendship.' These predictions will guide our reading and help us understand the text better.

Now, we will read a short text together. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask students to predict what might happen next. For example, if we read about a character who finds a lost puppy, I might ask, 'What do you think the character will do next?' This encourages students to think critically and engage with the story.

After our reading session, students will write three sentences about the story we read. They should use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, if the story was about a puppy, a student might write, 'The puppy was lost. It was very scared. A kind girl found it.' This exercise will help reinforce their writing skills.

• 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 enhances understanding and engagement.

• The title and pictures
• The last page of the book
• The author's name
• The index

Answer: The title and pictures

The title and illustrations provide clues about the content of the text, helping students to make informed predictions.

Answer: It helps to engage with the text and improves comprehension.

Making predictions encourages readers to think critically about the text and enhances their understanding.

• Drawing pictures
• Writing without punctuation
• Using correct punctuation and spacing
• Reading aloud

Answer: Using correct punctuation and spacing

Practicing writing with correct punctuation and spacing is essential for clear communication.

Answer: I predicted that the puppy would find its way home.

This shows the ability to engage with the text and think about possible outcomes.

• Read silently
• Discuss predictions and read together
• Write a summary
• Draw a picture

Answer: Discuss predictions and read together

Guided practice involves collaborative reading and discussion to enhance understanding.

• To read a book