Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher and students read a text together. This method encourages students to engage with the text, make predictions, and discuss their thoughts. Today, we will read a short story in Setswana and predict what might happen next based on the title and pictures provided.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'Tlhokomelo ya Mma' (Mother's Care). What do you think this story will be about? Students might predict that it involves a mother taking care of her children. We will also look at the illustrations to support our predictions. For example, if we see a picture of a mother cooking, we might predict that she is preparing a meal for her family.

Now, let’s read the first paragraph of 'Tlhokomelo ya Mma' together. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After reading, we will discuss our predictions. I will ask questions like, 'What do you think Mma will do next?' and 'Why do you think that?' This will help us practice our speaking and listening skills.

After our shared reading, I want you to write three sentences about the story. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you might write, 'Mma o a ja.' (Mother is eating.) Remember to think about what you have read and how it relates to your sentences. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• Reading silently
• Reading together and discussing
• Reading only for homework
• Reading without understanding

Answer: Reading together and discussing

Shared reading involves collaboration and discussion to enhance understanding.

Answer: It suggests that the story is about a mother's care.

The title indicates the theme of maternal care, which guides our predictions.

• Mma will go to the market.
• Mma will cook for her family.
• Mma will travel to another country.
• Mma will play outside.

Answer: Mma will cook for her family.

This prediction aligns with the theme of care suggested by the title.

Answer: Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences.

Correct punctuation ensures that sentences are understood as intended.

• Keep them to yourself.
• Share with a partner.
• Throw them away.
• Read them silently.

Answer: Share with a partner.

Sharing sentences allows for discussion and feedback, enhancing learning.

Answer: By looking at the title and illustrations.

Titles and illustrations provide clues that help us guess what the text might be about.

• Mma o a ja
• Mma, o a ja.
• Mma o a ja.
• Mma o a ja,

Answer: Mma o a ja.

This sentence uses correct punctuation with a full stop at the end.