isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 8

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in isiXhosa this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will participate in discussions about short texts and will be asked to reflect on their learning. This will help us see how much you have understood and what areas we might need to revisit.

Let's look at how to build sentences correctly. For example, if we take the words 'umntwana' (child), 'ujabule' (is happy), we can form the sentence 'Umntwana ujabule.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. This is important for clear writing.

I will read a short story in isiXhosa. After I finish, I will ask you some questions about the story. Listen carefully and think about the answers. For example, I might ask, 'Ubani ophakathi kwendaba?' (Who is in the story?). This will help you practice your listening skills and your ability to respond in isiXhosa.

Now it’s your turn to write! Using the vocabulary we have learned, write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, if your favorite animal is a dog, you might write, 'Inja yami iyajabula.' After writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• Dog
• Child
• Cat
• Bird

Answer: Child

'Umntwana' translates to 'child' in isiXhosa.

• Umntwana ujabule
• umntwana UJABULE
• Umntwana ujabule?

Answer: Umntwana ujabule

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

Answer: Full stop.

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

• Is sad
• Is happy
• Is angry
• Is tired

Answer: Is happy

'Ujabule' means 'is happy' in isiXhosa.

Answer: Example: 'Ityala lam elithandayo ngu pizza.'

This sentence means 'My favorite food is pizza.'

• Ujolile
• Ujabule
• Uthanda
• Uthanda

Answer: Ujabule

'Ujabule' means 'happy' in isiXhosa.

Answer: Ikati.

'Ikati' is the isiXhosa word for 'cat.'

• Hello
• Molo
• Hi
• Hey

Answer: Molo

'Molo' is a common greeting in isiXhosa.