Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sepedi this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to understand how to form sentences correctly and use punctuation. We will also discuss the importance of spacing between words to make our writing clear.

Let's look at how to build a simple sentence in Sepedi. For example, 'Ngwana o a bapala' means 'The child is playing.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. We will practice creating our own sentences using the words we have learned this term.

I will read a short story in Sepedi, and you will listen carefully. After I finish, I will ask you some questions about the story. For example, 'Ke mang yo a etileng?' (Who came?). You will answer in full sentences. This will help us practice our speaking skills and ensure we understand the story.

Now it's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal in Sepedi. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. After you write your sentences, check your work for correct spacing and punctuation. We will share our sentences with the class.

• The child is sleeping
• The child is playing
• The child is eating

Answer: The child is playing

This sentence translates to 'The child is playing' in English.

Answer: Example: 'Ke rata borai.'

This sentence means 'I like rice.' Students should provide their own sentences.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Use capital letters and full stops.

Capital letters start sentences, and full stops end them.

• What is this?
• Who is this?
• Where are you?

Answer: Who is this?

'Ke mang?' translates to 'Who is this?' in English.

Answer: Spacing and punctuation.

Checking spacing and punctuation ensures clarity in writing.

• ngwana o a etla
• Ngwana o a etla.
• Ngwana O A Etla.

Answer: Ngwana o a etla.

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

Answer: Check for mistakes.

Checking for mistakes helps improve your writing.