Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will explore the sounds of letters in Sesotho. Phonics helps us understand how letters 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 these sounds together and learn how to blend them to create new words.

Let's look at the word 'mola'. We can break it down into sounds: /m/, /o/, /l/, /a/. Now, let's try to build a new word by changing the first sound. If we change 'm' to 't', what do we get? Yes, we get 'tola'. This shows how changing one sound can create a new word. Let's practice with more examples together.

In groups, you will receive a set of letters. Your task is to create as many words as possible using those letters. Remember to say the sounds out loud as you build the words. After 10 minutes, each group will share their words with the class. This will help us learn from each other and practice our pronunciation.

Now it's time for you to write your own sentences. Using the words you created earlier, write three sentences. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. For example, if you wrote the word 'mola', you could write, 'Mola e monate.' After writing, read your sentences to a partner and check for any mistakes together.

• /s/
• /m/
• /b/
• /t/

Answer: /s/

The letter 's' makes the sound /s/, as in the word 'sena'.

• mola
• tola
• bala
• sena

Answer: tola

'Tola' is formed by the sounds /t/, /o/, /l/, /a/.

Answer: Mola e monate.

This sentence means 'The food is nice.' It uses correct punctuation.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• bala
• tola
• mola
• sena

Answer: bala

'Bala' means 'to read' in Sesotho.

Answer: /s/

The first sound in 'sena' is /s/.

• a
• e
• i
• b

Answer: b

'B' is a consonant, while a, e, and i are vowels.

Answer: mola, mala.

Both 'mola' and 'mala' start with the letter 'm'.