Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 5

In this lesson, we will focus on improving our listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying, while speaking allows us to express our thoughts and ideas clearly. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. This will help us practice both skills in a fun and interactive way.

Let's read a short story together: 'The Clever Rabbit'. In this story, a rabbit outsmarts a hungry fox. After reading, we will discuss what happened in the story. I will ask questions like, 'What did the rabbit do to trick the fox?' and 'How did the fox feel at the end of the story?' This will help us practice our listening and speaking skills.

After reading the story, I will divide the class into small groups. Each group will discuss their favorite part of the story and why they liked it. I will circulate among the groups to listen to their discussions and provide support. Each group will then share their thoughts with the class, allowing everyone to practice speaking in front of others.

Now, it's your turn to practice writing! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. This will help you practice both your writing and speaking skills.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To talk loudly
• To play games

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend and engage with the information being shared.

• Reading silently
• Talking to a friend
• Listening to music
• Watching TV

Answer: Talking to a friend

Engaging in conversation with others is an effective way to practice speaking skills.

Answer: Pay attention to the speaker.

Focusing on the speaker helps you understand and remember what is being said.

• A comma
• A period
• A question mark
• An exclamation mark

Answer: A period

A period is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: It helps others understand my writing.

Correct punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences for readers.

• Ignore it
• Ask questions about it
• Forget it
• Read it again without thinking

Answer: Ask questions about it

Asking questions helps clarify understanding and engages with the content.

• Throwing them away
• Reading them to a partner
• Keeping them secret
• Not looking at them

Answer: Reading them to a partner

Sharing your writing with others helps improve speaking skills and receive feedback.