siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 8

In this lesson, we will explore the world of creative writing. Creative writing allows us to express our thoughts and feelings in a fun way. We will learn how to write short sentences and use punctuation correctly. We will also listen to each other’s ideas and share our stories. This will help us become better writers and communicators.

Let’s look at a simple story: 'UThandi uyathanda ukudla izithelo. Uthanda ama-apula, ama-oranges, kanye nezithelo ezimnandi.' This story uses simple sentences and correct punctuation. Notice how each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. This is important in creative writing.

Now, let’s write a short story together. I will start with a sentence: 'UThandi uthanda ukudlala.' (Thandi loves to play.) Now, I want you to add a sentence. What does Thandi like to play with? Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Let’s build our story together, and I will help you with punctuation.

It’s your turn to write! Think of your favorite activity and write a short story about it. Use at least three sentences. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After you finish writing, we will share our stories with the class. Don’t forget to illustrate your story with a picture!

• To tell facts
• To express thoughts and feelings
• To write reports
• To memorize information

Answer: To express thoughts and feelings

Creative writing allows individuals to share their personal thoughts and feelings in a creative way.

Answer: A capital letter

Every sentence must start with a capital letter to show the beginning of a new thought.

• uthandi uthanda ukudla
• Uthandi uthanda ukudla.
• Uthandi Uthanda ukudla.
• uthandi Uthanda ukudla.

Answer: Uthandi uthanda ukudla.

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

Answer: Use a full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

• Your favorite food
• A math problem
• A history lesson
• A science experiment

Answer: Your favorite food

Creative writing can include personal interests like favorite foods.

Answer: Full stop

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

• UThandi uthanda izinkanyezi.
• uthandi uthanda izinkanyezi
• UThandi uthanda ukudlala.
• UThandi uthanda ukufunda.

Answer: uthandi uthanda izinkanyezi

This sentence is incorrect because it does not start with a capital letter.