Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will explore new words that describe our environment. We will look at pictures of different objects and places, such as 'ntlo' (house), 'motho' (person), and 'metsi' (water). I will show you these pictures and we will say the words together. This will help us remember them better.

Let’s create sentences using our new vocabulary. For example, if we take the word 'ntlo', we can say, 'Ke na le ntlo e ntle' (I have a beautiful house). I will write this on the board. Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let's practice making more sentences together using other words.

Now, let’s work in pairs. Each pair will choose three vocabulary words from our list. You will create a short story using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation. After you finish, we will share our stories with the class. This will help us practice speaking and listening.

For your independent work, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite place using at least five vocabulary words we learned today. Make sure to check your punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, you can draw a picture of your favorite place to go along with your writing.

• House
• Person
• Water
• Tree

Answer: Person

'Motho' translates to 'person' in English.

• Ke na le metsi
• ke na le metsi
• Ke Na Le Metsi
• Ke na le Metsi.

Answer: Ke na le metsi

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Ke na le ntlo e ntle.

This sentence means 'I have a beautiful house.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• Metsi
• Motho
• Ntlo
• Lefatše

Answer: Metsi

'Metsi' is the Sesotho word for 'water.'

Answer: N

The first letter of 'ntlo' is 'N'.

• Metsi
• Lefatše
• Motho
• Ntlo

Answer: Lefatše

'Lefatše' means 'earth' and was not part of today's vocabulary.

Answer: Motho o ntse a sebetsa.

This means 'The person is working.'