isiNdebele Home Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to express our thoughts and feelings. We will listen to a short story in isiNdebele and then discuss it together. Pay attention to the words and sentences used in the story.

Let’s read a short story together. 'UThandiwe noMusa bahamba emhlabeni. UThandiwe uthanda izinyoni, kanti uMusa uthanda izilwane. Bafuna ukuhamba ndawonye.' After reading, we will discuss what Thandiwe and Musa like and how they are different. Notice how we use full stops at the end of sentences.

Now, I will ask you some questions about the story. What does Thandiwe like? What does Musa like? How do they feel about their interests? Let’s take turns answering these questions. Remember to listen carefully to your friends’ answers and respond politely.

Write three sentences about your favorite animal or bird. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, share your sentences with a partner. Listen to their sentences and ask them questions about their favorite animal or bird.

• They like to play games.
• Thandiwe likes birds, Musa likes animals.
• They both like the same things.

Answer: Thandiwe likes birds, Musa likes animals.

Thandiwe enjoys birds while Musa prefers animals, showing their different interests.

Answer: You should put a full stop.

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

• It helps us understand.
• It makes us tired.
• It is not important.

Answer: It helps us understand.

Listening allows us to comprehend what others are saying.

Answer: I like to draw.

This question encourages students to express their personal interests.

• A full stop.
• A capital letter.
• A comma.

Answer: A capital letter.

Every sentence begins with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

Answer: I wrote about my favorite animal.

This question allows students to reflect on their writing activity.

• By ignoring them.
• By listening and being polite.
• By shouting.

Answer: By listening and being polite.

Politeness and active listening are key to good communication.

Answer: What do you like most about it?

This encourages students to engage in meaningful conversation.