Afrikaans First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

This week, we will focus on assessing what you have learned in Afrikaans. We will read short texts together, discuss them, and answer questions. This will help us see how well you understand the language and where we can improve. Remember, it’s important to listen carefully and think about your answers.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a cat named 'Mia' who loves to play outside. After reading, we will discuss what Mia does in the story. For example, we can ask: 'Wat doen Mia in die storie?' (What does Mia do in the story?) This helps us practice our reading and comprehension skills.

Now, let's practice building sentences. I will give you some words: 'kat', 'hardloop', 'in die tuin'. Can anyone help me make a sentence using these words? Remember to use correct punctuation. For example, you could say: 'Die kat hardloop in die tuin.' (The cat runs in the garden.) Let's write it on the board together.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud. This will help you practice your speaking skills as well.

• Mia
• Lia
• Tia

Answer: Mia

Mia is the main character in the story we read.

• sit
• hardloop
• slaap

Answer: hardloop

'Hardloop' means 'runs' in Afrikaans.

Answer: Die hond speel in die park.

This sentence means 'The dog plays in the park.'

• Use correct punctuation
• Use only capital letters
• Write in one long line

Answer: Use correct punctuation

Using correct punctuation helps our sentences make sense.

Answer: The cat runs in the garden.

This is a direct translation of the sentence we practiced.

• and
• but
• period

Answer: period

A period is a punctuation mark used to end a sentence.

• Throw them away
• Read them aloud
• Keep them secret

Answer: Read them aloud

Reading aloud helps you practice your speaking skills.

Answer: Mia speel buite.

This means 'Mia plays outside.'