Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 6

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In Sepedi, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. For example, the letter 'b' makes the sound /b/, and when combined with 'a', it forms the word 'ba'. We will practice identifying these sounds and building words together.

Let's take the sounds /m/, /a/, and /t/. When we combine these sounds, we can form the word 'mat'. We can also change the first sound to create new words, such as 'cat' by using /k/ instead of /m/. This shows how changing one sound can create a different word. We will practice this with other sounds and letters.

In groups, learners will receive a set of letter cards. They will take turns picking two cards and saying the sounds they make. If they can form a word, they will write it on the board. For example, if a learner picks 's' and 'a', they can form 'sa'. The teacher will assist and encourage correct pronunciation and spelling.

Each learner will receive a worksheet with pictures and words. They will write a sentence using the words provided, ensuring they use correct punctuation. For example, if the picture shows a 'dog', a learner might write, 'The dog is big.' After writing, they will read their sentences to a partner, practicing their reading skills.

• /b/
• /d/
• /m/

Answer: /b/

The letter 'b' makes the sound /b/, as in 'bat'.

• bat
• cat
• mat

Answer: cat

The sounds /k/, /a/, and /t/ combine to form the word 'cat'.

Answer: sasa

Any word starting with the sound /s/ is correct, such as 'sasa'.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: mat

The sounds /m/, /a/, and /t/ combine to form the word 'mat'.

• a
• e
• b

Answer: b

The letter 'b' is a consonant, while 'a' and 'e' are vowels.

• 3
• 4
• 5

Answer: 4

'Sasa' has four letters: s, a, s, a.

Answer: The dog is playing.

This sentence correctly uses the word 'dog' and has proper punctuation.