Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the method of teaching reading and writing by developing learners' phonemic awareness. Today, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. We will explore how to break down words into their individual sounds and then blend them back together to read and write. For example, the word 'mohala' can be broken down into 'm', 'o', 'h', 'a', 'l', 'a'.

Let's look at the word 'ntja' (dog). We can break it down into sounds: 'n', 't', 'j', 'a'. Now, let's try to build a new word by changing the first sound. If we change 'n' to 'm', we get 'mtja' (not a real word, but for practice). This exercise helps us understand how changing one sound can create a different word.

Now, let's create sentences using the words we have built. For example, using 'ntja', we can say 'Ntja e hlaha' (The dog is barking). I will write a sentence on the board, and I want you to help me fill in the blanks with the correct words. Remember to use proper punctuation at the end of each sentence.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose three words from our phonics lesson today. Write a sentence for each word, making sure to use correct punctuation. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check if they understand what you wrote. This will help you practice your speaking and listening skills.

• n
• t
• j
• a

Answer: n

The first sound in 'ntja' is 'n'.

• Ntja e hlaha.
• Ntja hlaha e.
• E hlaha ntja.

Answer: Ntja e hlaha.

The correct sentence structure is 'Ntja e hlaha.' which means 'The dog is barking.'

Answer: mohala

An example of a word that starts with 'm' is 'mohala' (light).

• Words
• Phonics
• Sentences
• Punctuation

Answer: Phonics

Phonics refers to the sounds that letters make.

Answer: Full stop (.)

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

• ntja
• katse
• mohala
• metsi

Answer: katse

'Katse' means 'cat' in Sesotho.

• 3
• 5
• 4
• 6

Answer: 5

The word 'mohala' has five sounds: 'm', 'o', 'h', 'a', 'l', 'a'.

Answer: Ntja e ja nama.

The sentence 'Ntja e ja nama.' means 'The dog eats meat.'