Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will explore the sounds of Sepedi letters. Phonics helps us understand how letters combine to form words. We will listen to the sounds of different letters and practice saying them together. For example, the letter 'b' sounds like 'buh' and the letter 'a' sounds like 'ah'. Let's repeat these sounds and think of words that start with them.

Let's take the sounds we learned and build some words. If we combine 'b' and 'a', we get 'ba'. Now, if we add 'n', we can create the word 'ban'. Let's write it on the board: 'b-a-n' spells 'ban'. Can anyone think of a sentence using the word 'ban'? For example, 'I can ban the noise.'

Now, I will give you some words, and together we will create sentences. The words are 'molemo' (good), 'bana' (children), and 'bana ba' (the children). Let's create a sentence: 'Bana ba molemo' means 'The children are good.' Can anyone suggest another sentence using these words? Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words we practiced today. Use the words 'bana', 'molemo', and 'ban'. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, read your sentences to a partner and check if they make sense.

• buh
• ah
• muh
• suh

Answer: buh

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

• ban
• cat
• dog
• fish

Answer: ban

We built the word 'ban' using the sounds 'b', 'a', and 'n'.

Answer: Bana ba molemo.

This sentence means 'The children are good.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• b
• c
• d
• e

Answer: b

In the Sepedi alphabet, 'b' comes after 'a'.

Answer: children

'Bana' translates to 'children' in English.

• molemo
• bana
• tshwane
• ban

Answer: tshwane

'Tshwane' was not one of the words we practiced in class.

Answer: mat

Combining the sounds 'm', 'a', and 't' forms the word 'mat'.