Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

In this section, we will introduce the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This helps students improve their reading skills and comprehension. We will discuss the importance of making predictions before reading a text, as it engages students and prepares them for what they are about to read.

Let's look at a short text titled 'The Brave Little Mouse'. 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 a mouse who goes on an adventure. After discussing predictions, we will read the first few sentences together and see if our predictions were correct.

Now, we will read a new short text titled 'The Lost Puppy'. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask you to predict what will happen next. For example, after reading about the puppy getting lost, I might ask, 'What do you think the puppy will do next?' This encourages students to think critically and engage with the text.

After our shared reading, I will ask you to write three sentences about 'The Lost Puppy'. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you could write, 'The puppy was scared. It looked for its owner. Finally, it found its way home.' Once you finish, we will share our sentences with the class.

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

Answer: Reading together with a teacher

Shared reading involves a teacher reading aloud while students follow along, promoting engagement and comprehension.

Answer: It engages students and prepares them for the text.

Making predictions helps students think about the content and context of the text, enhancing their understanding.

• Ignore the title
• Look at the illustrations
• Read the entire text first
• None of the above

Answer: Look at the illustrations

Looking at illustrations can provide clues that help in making informed predictions about the text.

Answer: The puppy barked loudly.

This sentence uses correct punctuation with a capital letter at the beginning and a period at the end.

• It makes reading boring
• It helps improve pronunciation
• It takes more time
• It is only for teachers

Answer: It helps improve pronunciation

Reading aloud allows students to hear correct pronunciation and intonation, which aids their own reading skills.

Answer: The character will try to find their way home.

This is a common narrative arc where characters face challenges and seek resolutions.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Period
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Period