Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 1

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 bapala le diphiri.' (The child is playing with the toys.) We can break this sentence down. 'Ngwana' means child, 'o' is the subject marker, 'bapala' means play, and 'le diphiri' means with toys. Notice how each word fits together to make sense. Now, let’s create our own sentences using new vocabulary.

In groups, let’s discuss the new words we learned from the story. Each group will choose one word and create a sentence using it. Remember to use correct punctuation. After 5 minutes, each group will share their sentence with the class. This will help us practice speaking and listening skills.

Now it’s your turn to write! Choose three new words from our lesson today and write a sentence for each. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, draw a picture that represents one of your sentences. This will help you connect words with images.

• Child
• Toy
• Play

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• Bapala
• Diphiri
• Le

Answer: Bapala

'Bapala' means 'play' in Sepedi.

Answer: Ngwana o bapala le diphiri.

This sentence means 'The child is playing with the toys.'

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

• Ngwana o bapala.
• ngwana O BAPALA
• Ngwana o BAPALA

Answer: Ngwana o bapala.

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

Answer: With

'Le' translates to 'with' in English.

• Ngwana
• Diphiri
• Bapala

Answer: Diphiri

'Diphiri' means 'toys' in Sepedi.

Answer: Ngwana o ja borai.

This sentence means 'The child is eating bread.'