Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use words correctly in sentences. Punctuation marks, like full stops and commas, help us know when to pause or stop. For example, a full stop tells us that a sentence has ended. Today, we will learn how to use these marks correctly to make our writing clearer.

Let's look at this sentence: 'mama is cooking dinner' It needs a full stop at the end. The correct sentence is 'Mama is cooking dinner.' Notice how we capitalized 'Mama' because it is the beginning of the sentence. Now, let's practice correcting another sentence together: 'the dog is barking' What do we need to add?

Now, I will give you some words, and we will build sentences together. Here are the words: 'cat', 'chase', 'the', 'mouse'. How can we arrange these words to make a correct sentence? (Wait for responses) Yes! We can say, 'The cat chases the mouse.' Let's write this sentence on the board and remember to use a full stop at the end.

Now it's your turn! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After you finish, check your sentences with a partner to see if they have correct punctuation and spacing.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates that a sentence has finished.

• the
• sun
• is
• shining

Answer: the

The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

Answer: My favorite food is pizza.

Students should provide a complete sentence with proper punctuation.

• To make sentences longer
• To help us read clearly
• To confuse readers
• To add colors

Answer: To help us read clearly

Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Answer: Comma

A comma indicates a brief pause in a sentence.

• Running fast
• The boy runs
• Quickly
• Under the tree

Answer: The boy runs

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb.

• Erase it
• Check for mistakes
• Read it aloud
• Both B and C

Answer: Both B and C

Checking for mistakes and reading aloud helps ensure clarity.

Answer: Capital letter

The first letter of a sentence should always be a capital letter.