Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will explore phonics, which is the relationship between sounds and letters. We will focus on the sounds of the letters 'b', 'm', and 's'. I will say the sounds, and you will repeat after me. Let's practice: 'b' as in 'bana' (children), 'm' as in 'moholo' (big), and 's' as in 'sechaba' (community).

Let's build some words together! Using the sounds we practiced, we can create words. For example, if we take 'b' and add 'ana', we get 'bana'. Now, let's try 'm' with 'oholo' to make 'moholo'. Finally, we can use 's' with 'echaba' to form 'sechaba'. Notice how each word starts with the sound we practiced.

Now, let's create sentences using the words we built. I will give you a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'bana', you can say, 'Bana ba ntse ba bapala' (The children are playing). Let's do this together for 'moholo' and 'sechaba'. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence!

It's your turn! I want you to write three words using the sounds 'b', 'm', and 's'. After that, write one sentence for each word. Make sure to check your spelling and use proper punctuation. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• m
• b
• s
• d

Answer: b

The letter 'b' makes the sound 'b' as in 'bana'.

• bana
• moholo
• sechaba
• pula

Answer: moholo

'Moholo' means big and starts with the letter 'm'.

Answer: Bana ba ntse ba bapala.

This sentence means 'The children are playing'.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to end a statement.

• bana
• moholo
• sechaba
• pula

Answer: sechaba

'Sechaba' means community.

Answer: M represents the sound 'm'.

The letter 'm' makes the sound 'm' as in 'moholo'.

• bana
• moholo
• sechaba
• ntja

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' means dog and was not part of our phonics lesson today.

Answer: sechaba.

The word 'sechaba' starts with the sound 's'.