Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher and students read a text together. This method encourages participation and helps learners develop their prediction skills. Today, we will read a short story in Sesotho and make predictions about what might happen next. We will also discuss the characters and setting to enhance our understanding of the text.

Let’s read a short story about a boy named Thabo who finds a mysterious box in the forest. After reading the first paragraph, we will pause and ask, 'What do you think is inside the box?' This encourages learners to think critically and make predictions based on the information provided. We will write down their predictions on the board for everyone to see.

After reading the story, we will divide the class into small groups. Each group will discuss their predictions and share their thoughts about the characters. Then, they will write three sentences about what they think will happen next in the story. We will focus on using correct punctuation and spacing in their sentences. Each group will present their sentences to the class, fostering speaking skills.

For independent practice, each learner will read a different short text provided by the teacher. After reading, they will write a short paragraph predicting the outcome of the story. They should include at least three sentences and ensure they use proper punctuation. Once finished, learners will share their predictions with a partner, allowing them to practice their speaking and listening skills.

• To read silently
• To predict outcomes
• To write stories
• To memorize texts

Answer: To predict outcomes

Shared reading encourages learners to make predictions about the text based on what they read.

Answer: Listening skills

Shared reading improves listening skills as learners listen to the teacher and their peers during discussions.

• Using long words
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• Writing in capital letters only
• Drawing pictures

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing

Proper punctuation and spacing are essential for clear and effective writing.

Answer: A treasure or a surprise

Predictions can vary, but they should be based on clues from the text.

• To guess the ending
• To improve vocabulary
• To memorize the text
• To skip reading

Answer: To guess the ending

Making predictions helps engage readers and encourages them to think critically about the text.

Answer: Thabo will open the box and find something magical.

This sentence shows a prediction based on the context of the story.

• It wastes time
• It helps improve understanding
• It makes reading harder
• It is not necessary

Answer: It helps improve understanding

Discussing predictions allows learners to share ideas and deepen their comprehension of the text.