Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will learn new words in Sepedi. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings. We will look at a short text that includes some new words. I will read the text aloud, and you will listen carefully. After that, we will discuss the meaning of the new words together.

Let’s take the word 'ngwana' which means 'child'. I can use it in a sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala,' meaning 'The child is playing.' Notice how I used a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. This is how we structure our sentences in Sepedi.

Now, I will give you some new words: 'motswako' (friend), 'tlhopho' (choice), and 'bophelo' (life). Let’s create sentences together using these words. I will start with 'Motswako wa me o a thusa,' which means 'My friend helps me.' Now, who can create a sentence using 'tlhopho'?

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the new words we learned today. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, read your sentences to a partner and discuss what they mean. This will help you practice speaking and listening skills.

• Friend
• Child
• Life
• Choice

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• Ngwana o a bapala
• ngwana o a bapala.
• Ngwana O A Bapala
• ngwana O A Bapala.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

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

Answer: Motswako wa me o a thusa.

This sentence means 'My friend helps me.'

• Friend
• Life
• Choice
• Child

Answer: Life

'Bophelo' translates to 'life' in English.

Answer: Full stop.

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

• Motswako
• Tlhopho
• Bophelo
• Ngwana

Answer: Tlhopho

'Tlhopho' translates to 'choice' in English.

Answer: Tlhopho ya me e ntle.

This means 'My choice is good.'

• Motswako
• Tlhopho
• Bophelo
• Lefatshe

Answer: Lefatshe

'Lefatshe' means 'earth' and was not part of our vocabulary lesson today.