Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will learn new words in Sepedi. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let’s look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala.' (The child is playing.) We can break it down: 'Ngwana' means 'child', 'o' is 'is', and 'bapala' means 'playing'. Now, let’s add punctuation. When we say this sentence, we need to remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. So, it becomes 'Ngwana o a bapala.'

In groups, you will create your own sentences using the new words we learned from the story. Each group will choose three words and make a sentence. Remember to use correct punctuation. After you write your sentences, we will share them with the class. This will help us learn from each other.

Now, it’s your turn to write! I want each of you to write a short paragraph about your favorite activity. Use at least three new words from our lesson today. Make sure to check your work for correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, you can draw a picture that represents your activity.

• Play
• Eat
• Run

Answer: Play

'Bapala' translates to 'play' in English.

• Ngwana
• Mma
• Tata

Answer: Ngwana

'Ngwana' is the Sepedi word for 'child'.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

This sentence means 'The child is playing.' and uses the word 'bapala'.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to end a sentence.

Answer: Capital letter

The first letter of a sentence is always a capital letter.

• ngwana o a bapala
• Ngwana o a bapala.
• ngwana O a Bapala.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

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

• Is
• Are
• Was

Answer: Is

'O' translates to 'is' in this context.

Answer: Ngwana, bapala.

These are two new words we discussed in class.