isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

Listening and speaking are essential skills that help us communicate effectively. In isiNdebele, we will listen to short stories and engage in discussions about them. This will help us understand the language better and express our thoughts clearly. We will also learn how to use punctuation marks correctly to make our sentences clear.

Let’s read a short text together: 'UThandi uyathanda ukudla izithelo. Uthanda ama-apula, ama-oranges, kanye nezithelo ezibomvu.' After reading, we will discuss what Thandi likes to eat and why it is important to eat fruits. This helps us practice our listening and speaking skills.

In groups, learners will discuss their favorite fruits. Each learner will take turns to share their favorite fruit and explain why they like it. The teacher will guide the discussion by asking questions like, 'Kungani uthanda lezi zithelo?' (Why do you like these fruits?). This encourages everyone to listen carefully and respond appropriately.

Learners will write three sentences about their favorite food using correct punctuation. For example, 'Ngithanda ukudla izithelo. UThandi uthanda ama-apula. Izithelo zinhle.' After writing, they will pair up and read their sentences to each other, ensuring they use proper spacing and punctuation.

• Izinkukhu
• Izithelo
• Uthando
• Uphuthu

Answer: Izithelo

Thandi likes to eat fruits, as mentioned in the text.

Answer: Ama-apula

Thandi likes apples, which is one of the fruits mentioned.

• Ziyabiza
• Zinempilo
• Ziyashisa
• Ziyadliwa

Answer: Zinempilo

Fruits are important for health.

Answer: Ngithanda ama-oranges.

This sentence correctly states a preference for oranges.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Ukulalela kahle.

Listening carefully is essential for improving listening skills.

• Phuma
• Khuluma
• Ulalela
• Hamba

Answer: Ulalela

You should listen when someone is speaking.

Answer: Ama-oranges

Oranges are a common example of a fruit.