Sepedi Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn new words in Sepedi. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala.' This means 'The child is playing.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Now, let's change the sentence to 'Ngwana o a ja.' which means 'The child is eating.' We will practice writing sentences like this using new vocabulary from our story.

In groups, you will receive a list of new words from our story. Each group will create three sentences using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, each group will share their sentences with the class, and we will discuss them together.

Now, it's your turn to write! Choose five new words from our vocabulary list and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use correct punctuation. After you finish writing, read your sentences to a partner and help each other check for any mistakes.

• Child
• Play
• Eat
• Run

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• .
• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: .

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

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

This sentence means 'The child is playing.'

• with a small letter
• with a capital letter
• with a number
• with a symbol

Answer: with a capital letter

Sentences always start with a capital letter.

Answer: Eat

'Ja' translates to 'eat' in English.

• Ngwana.
• O a ja.
• Bapala.
• Ja.

Answer: O a ja.

'O a ja.' is a complete sentence meaning 'He/She is eating.'

• Three
• Five
• Ten
• One

Answer: Five

You should write five sentences using new vocabulary.

Answer: Punctuation marks

Punctuation marks are used to separate sentences and clarify meaning.