Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will explore the sounds of Tshivenda letters. Phonics helps us understand how letters combine to form words. We will practice saying the sounds of the letters and identifying them in words. For example, the letter 'b' makes the sound /b/, and we can find it in words like 'bana' (children) and 'bulu' (ball).

Let's build some words together! I will say a sound, and you will help me find words that start with that sound. For instance, if I say /m/, you can say 'mukanda' (book) or 'mavhili' (two). Now, let's write these words on the board and underline the starting sound.

Now, let's create sentences using the words we built. I will give you a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if the word is 'mukanda', we can say 'Ndi na mukanda' (I have a book). Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end of the sentence. Let's write it together on the board.

It's your turn to practice! I want you to choose three words from our list and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use correct punctuation. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud. This will help you practice your speaking skills.

• /t/
• /m/
• /b/

Answer: /t/

The letter 't' makes the sound /t/, as in 'tshikolo' (school).

• bana
• suku
• mukanda

Answer: suku

'Suku' starts with the sound /s/.

Answer: Ndi na bulu.

The sentence 'Ndi na bulu' means 'I have a ball.'

• .
• ,
• !

Answer: .

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

Answer: m

The first letter of 'mavhili' is 'm'.

• bulu
• bana
• mukanda

Answer: bana

'Bana' means 'children' in Tshivenda.

Answer: kanda

'Kanda' is a word that starts with the sound /k/.

• with a small letter
• with a capital letter
• with a number

Answer: with a capital letter

A sentence should always start with a capital letter.