isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 5

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking in isiNdebele. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to share our ideas and feelings. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. This will help us learn new words and practice forming sentences.

Let's read a short story together. 'UThandiwe uthanda ukudla izithelo. Uthanda ama-apula, ama-bhanana, kanye nezithelo ezibomvu.' After reading, I will ask you questions about the story. For example, 'Yini uThandiwe ayithandayo?' This helps us practice listening and understanding.

After listening to the story, we will have a discussion. I will ask questions like, 'Yini eyodwa uThandiwe ayithandayo?' and 'Kungani uthanda izithelo?' Students will take turns answering. This encourages everyone to speak and share their thoughts. Remember to use full sentences when you answer.

Now it's your turn to write! Think of your favorite fruit and write a sentence about it. For example, 'Ngithanda ama-apula.' Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, you can share your sentence with a partner. This will help you practice both writing and speaking.

• Izinkukhu
• Izithelo
• Uphuthu

Answer: Izithelo

In the story, it is mentioned that uThandiwe likes to eat izithelo.

• Ama-apula
• Ama-bhanana
• Iziqhamo

Answer: Iziqhamo

The story mentions ama-apula and ama-bhanana, but not iziQhamo.

Answer: Listening helps us understand what others are saying.

Listening allows us to receive information and respond appropriately.

• Speak loudly
• Use full sentences
• Ignore the question

Answer: Use full sentences

Using full sentences helps communicate your thoughts clearly.

Answer: Ngithanda ama-bhanana.

This sentence is a simple way to express your preference.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

Answer: I learned how to listen better.

This reflects the learning objective of improving listening skills.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number

Answer: With a capital letter

Starting with a capital letter is a rule in writing sentences.