siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will explore new words that we can use in our daily conversations. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings clearly. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let’s look at the word 'umntfwana' (boy). I can use it in a sentence: 'Umntfwana uhleli phansi.' (The boy is sitting down.) Notice how I started the sentence with a capital letter and ended it with a full stop. Now, let’s try using another word from our story, 'umama' (mother). Can anyone help me create a sentence with 'umama'?

Now, I will give you a few words: 'imfene' (monkey), 'ibhola' (ball), and 'umntfwana' (boy). In pairs, create sentences using these words. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After a few minutes, we will share our sentences with the class. This will help us practice speaking and listening to each other.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite animal. Use at least three new words we learned today. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, read your paragraph to a partner. This will help you practice your reading and speaking skills.

• Father
• Mother
• Brother
• Sister

Answer: Mother

'Umama' translates to 'mother' in English.

• Umntfwana uhleli phansi
• umntfwana uhleli phansi
• Umntfwana Uhleli Phansi
• umntfwana Uhleli phansi

Answer: Umntfwana uhleli phansi

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

Answer: Imfene iyadlala.

This sentence means 'The monkey is playing.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• Umama
• Umntfwana
• Imfene
• Ibhola

Answer: Umntfwana

'Umntfwana' means 'boy' in siSwati.

Answer: I

The first letter of 'ibhola' is 'I'.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

Sentences always start with a capital letter.

Answer: Umntfwana udlala nebhola.

This means 'The boy is playing with the ball.'