Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sepedi this term. We will read short texts together and discuss their meanings. This will help us understand how to use the language in different contexts. We will also practice writing sentences, ensuring we use correct punctuation and spacing.

Let's read a short story about 'Mokgadi le lekgowa' (Mokgadi and the frog). After reading, I will ask you questions about the story. For example, 'What did Mokgadi find in the river?' This will help us practice our comprehension skills and encourage us to express our thoughts in Sepedi.

Now, let's work together to write sentences. I will give you a word, and you will help me create a sentence. For example, if I say 'ngwana' (child), we can write 'Ngwana o a bapala' (The child is playing). Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of the sentence and a full stop at the end.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, draw a picture of your animal and label it in Sepedi. This will help you express your ideas creatively while practicing your writing skills.

• Child
• Animal
• Tree

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Motswako o a nthusa.

The sentence means 'The friend helps me.'

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter.

Answer: Mokgadi found a frog.

This reflects comprehension of the story we read.

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

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

This sentence is correctly punctuated and capitalized.

Answer: Example: 'Ngwedi' (Moon) with a drawing.

This encourages creativity and application of vocabulary.

• To make sentences longer
• To clarify meaning
• To confuse readers

Answer: To clarify meaning

Punctuation helps to make the meaning of sentences clear.