Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn new words that we can use in our sentences. We will read a short story together and identify important words. After reading, we will discuss the meanings of these words and how we can use them in our own sentences. This will help us to express ourselves better in Sesotho.

Let’s look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o bapala ka lekgotla.' (The child is playing with a ball.) We can break this sentence down. 'Ngwana' means child, 'o' is a linking word, 'bapala' means play, and 'ka lekgotla' means with a ball. Now, let's try to create a new sentence using the word 'ngwana' and 'bapala'. How about 'Ngwana o bapala ka metsi.' (The child is playing with water.)

Now, I will give you some words: 'moholo' (big), 'ntja' (dog), and 'bapala' (play). In pairs, create a sentence using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation. After a few minutes, we will share our sentences with the class. This will help us learn from each other and improve our sentence structure.

For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words we learned today. Make sure to include correct punctuation and spacing. You can use words like 'ngwana', 'bapala', and 'ntja'. After you finish, draw a picture that represents one of your sentences. This will help you connect words with images.

• Child
• Dog
• Ball

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in Sesotho.

• Bapala
• Metsi
• Moholo

Answer: Bapala

'Bapala' is the Sesotho word for 'play'.

Answer: Ntja e bapala ka ntle.

This sentence means 'The dog is playing outside.'

• .
• ,
• !

Answer: .

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

Answer: Big

'Moholo' translates to 'big' in Sesotho.

• Ngwana o bapala.
• Ngwana o bapala ka.
• Bapala ngwana.

Answer: Ngwana o bapala.

This sentence is correctly structured and means 'The child is playing.'

Answer: Ngwana o bapala ka metsi.

This means 'The child is playing with water.'

• No spaces
• One space between words
• Two spaces between words

Answer: One space between words

We use one space between words to make sentences clear and readable.