Sepedi Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative approach where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method helps students improve their reading skills and comprehension. Today, we will read a short story together and make predictions about what might happen next based on the title and pictures. This will encourage critical thinking and engagement with the text.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Brave Little Lion'. What do you think this story will be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let’s look at the cover illustration. What do you see? (Encourage students to describe the image.) Based on the title and the picture, I predict that the lion will go on an adventure. What do you think will happen to the lion?

Now, we will read the first part of 'The Brave Little Lion' together. As I read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After reading a few paragraphs, I will stop and ask you to share your predictions. Remember to use evidence from the text to support your ideas. Let’s begin reading!

After our shared reading, I want you to write down your own prediction about what will happen next in the story. Use complete sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. Once you have written your prediction, draw a picture that represents your idea. Be prepared to share your prediction and drawing with the class.

• To read silently
• To improve reading skills
• To write stories
• To memorize texts

Answer: To improve reading skills

Shared reading helps students enhance their reading abilities through collaboration and discussion.

• The title and illustrations
• The author's name
• The number of pages
• The publication date

Answer: The title and illustrations

The title and illustrations provide clues about the content and themes of the story.

Answer: It helps to justify your thinking and shows that you understand the story.

Supporting predictions with evidence demonstrates comprehension and critical thinking.

• By reading silently
• By using correct punctuation
• By drawing pictures
• By listening to music

Answer: By using correct punctuation

Using correct punctuation is essential for clear and effective writing.

Answer: Answers will vary based on individual predictions.

Students should express their unique predictions based on their understanding of the text.

• It makes reading boring
• It helps to hear different ideas
• It takes too much time
• It is not necessary

Answer: It helps to hear different ideas

Discussing predictions allows students to learn from each other and expand their thinking.

• Reading aloud