Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 9

Today, we will learn new words that we can use in our everyday conversations. We will read a short story together and identify important words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences. This will help us understand and express ourselves better in Sepedi.

Let’s take the word 'ngwana' (child). We can use it in a sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala' (The child is playing). Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let's practice creating more sentences using different words from our story.

In groups, you will receive a set of words and pictures. Match the words to the correct pictures. Once you have matched them, we will come together as a class to share what you found. This will help us understand how words relate to the things around us.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Using the words we learned today, write three sentences in your exercise books. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check if they understand what you wrote.

• Child
• Dog
• House
• Car

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• ngwana o a bapala
• 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 has no punctuation errors.

Answer: Motswana o a ja.

This sentence means 'The person is eating.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• Bapala
• Ja
• Tlhokomela
• Tshepa

Answer: Bapala

'Bapala' means 'play' in Sepedi.

Answer: N

The first letter of 'ngwana' is 'N'.

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

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter.

Answer: Punctuation marks

Punctuation marks are used to indicate the end of sentences.