isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening to a short story in isiXhosa. Listening is an important skill that helps us understand and learn from others. After listening, we will discuss the story together. Speaking allows us to express our thoughts and feelings. We will also practice building sentences using the words we learn from the story.

Let’s listen to a short story about a cat named 'Uthando'. Uthando loves to play outside and chase butterflies. After listening, I will ask you questions about the story. For example, 'What does Uthando like to do?' This helps us practice our listening and speaking skills.

After listening to the story, we will have a group discussion. I will ask you questions like, 'Who is the main character?' and 'What did Uthando do in the story?' Each student will take turns answering. Remember to listen carefully to your friends and respond to their answers. This will help us improve our speaking skills.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about Uthando. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you can write, 'Uthando is a cat.' or 'Uthando likes to play.' After writing, share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice writing and speaking at the same time.

• Uthando
• Lulu
• Bobo
• Thandi

Answer: Uthando

The cat's name in the story is Uthando.

• Birds
• Butterflies
• Mice
• Rabbits

Answer: Butterflies

Uthando loves to chase butterflies as mentioned in the story.

Answer: Uthando plays outside.

Uthando enjoys playing outside, which is a key part of the story.

• It helps us eat.
• It helps us understand others.
• It helps us sleep.
• It helps us run.

Answer: It helps us understand others.

Listening is important because it allows us to understand what others are saying.

Answer: Uthando is a playful cat.

This sentence correctly describes Uthando and uses proper punctuation.

• Ignore them
• Listen carefully
• Talk over them
• Look away

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening carefully shows respect and helps you understand your friend's ideas.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

You are asked to write three sentences about Uthando.

Answer: Uthando loves to play and chase butterflies.

This reflects the main activities of Uthando in the story.