Sesotho Home Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will focus on phonics, which helps us understand the sounds of letters and how they form words. We will listen to sounds, say them out loud, and then practice writing them. Understanding phonics is important because it helps us read and write better.

Let's look at the word 'ntle'. We can break it down into sounds: 'n', 't', 'l', and 'e'. Now, let’s practice writing it together. After that, we will change the first letter to make new words, like 'mole' (mole) or 'tle' (tle). Each time we change a letter, we create a new word!

Now, I will give you some words: 'ntle', 'mole', and 'tle'. Let’s create sentences using these words. For example, 'Ntle ke mole' means 'It is a mole'. I will write it on the board, and you will help me by suggesting other sentences. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning and a full stop at the end!

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words we practiced today. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills as well!

• It is a mole
• It is good
• It is bad

Answer: It is good

In Sesotho, 'ntle' means 'good'.

• n
• t
• l

Answer: n

Changing the 'n' in 'ntle' to 'm' gives us 'mole'.

Answer: Mole ke ntle.

This sentence means 'The mole is good'.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: The sound is /t/.

The letter 't' makes the /t/ sound.

• ntle ke mole
• ntle ke mole.
• ntle ke mole,

Answer: ntle ke mole.

The correct sentence ends with a full stop.

Answer: mole

Changing 'n' to 'm' gives us 'mole'.

• To learn math
• To understand sounds of letters
• To draw pictures

Answer: To understand sounds of letters

Phonics helps us learn how letters sound and form words.