isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their written symbols. In isiXhosa, we have unique sounds that correspond to letters and syllables. Today, we will focus on the sounds of the letters 'b', 'd', and 'm'. We will practice saying these sounds and identifying words that start with these letters.

Let's look at some examples of words that start with the letters we are focusing on. For 'b', we have 'bhola' (ball), 'd' gives us 'dada' (father), and 'm' leads to 'mama' (mother). We will write these words on the board and underline the starting letters. Notice how each word begins with its respective sound.

Now, let's work together to create sentences using the words we just learned. For example, we can say 'Ubhola uyadlala' (The ball is playing). I will write this on the board. I want you to think of your own sentences using 'dada' and 'mama'. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family. Then, write three sentences about your family members using the words 'dada' and 'mama'. Make sure to check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. You can use the word cards we made earlier to help you.

• Buh
• Duh
• Muh
• Fuh

Answer: Buh

The letter 'b' makes the sound 'buh'.

• bhola
• dada
• mama
• baba

Answer: dada

'Dada' starts with the letter 'd'.

Answer: Umama uyasebenza.

This sentence means 'Mother is working'.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used at the end of a sentence.

Answer: bhola

'Bhola' means 'ball' in isiXhosa.

• bhola
• dada
• umzi
• umsebenzi

Answer: dada

'Dada' means 'father', which is a family member.

Answer: m

The first letter of 'mama' is 'm'.

• Ubhola uyadlala
• ubhola uyadlala
• Ubhola uyadlala?
• Ubhola uyadlala!

Answer: Ubhola uyadlala.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.