Sepedi Home Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening carefully to a short story and then discussing it as a class. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to share our ideas and feelings. We will also practice building sentences with correct punctuation and spacing.

Let's listen to a short story about a little bird who wanted to fly high in the sky. As I read, pay attention to what the bird does and how it feels. After the story, we will talk about it together. For example, I might ask, 'What did the bird see in the sky?'

After listening to the story, we will have a class discussion. I will ask questions like, 'Why did the bird want to fly?' and 'What challenges did the bird face?' Students will take turns answering. I will encourage them to use full sentences, such as, 'The bird wanted to fly because it wanted to see the world.'

Now it's your turn to practice! Each student will receive a set of words on cards. Your task is to arrange these words into a complete sentence. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Once you have your sentence, you will share it with a partner and explain what it means.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To speak louder than others
• To play games

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend the information being shared by others.

Answer: Use a capital letter.

Every sentence starts with a capital letter to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

• the bird fly
• The bird flies.
• bird the is flying
• Flying bird the

Answer: The bird flies.

This sentence is correct because it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: It allows us to share our ideas.

Speaking helps us communicate our thoughts and feelings to others.

• A comma
• A question mark
• A full stop
• An exclamation mark

Answer: A full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: Pay attention when someone is speaking.

Focusing on the speaker helps you understand better.

• By shouting
• By asking a question
• By ignoring others
• By leaving the room

Answer: By asking a question

Asking questions encourages participation and helps start a conversation.

Answer: The bird wanted to fly high in the sky.