Sesotho Home Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will explore the sounds of the Sesotho language. Phonics helps us understand how letters combine to form words. We will focus on the sounds of the letters 'b', 'm', and 't'. Let's practice saying these sounds together: 'b' as in 'bana' (children), 'm' as in 'molemo' (good), and 't' as in 'tšoara' (catch).

Let's build some words using the sounds we learned. For example, if we take the sound 'b', we can create the word 'bana'. Now, let's try with 'm'. What word can we make? Yes, 'molemo'! Lastly, using 't', we can form 'tšoara'. Great job! Remember, each word starts with a sound.

Now, let's work together to create sentences. I will give you a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'bana', we can say 'Bana ba ntse ba bapala' (The children are playing). What about the word 'molemo'? Yes, we can say 'Molemo ke motho' (Good is a person). Let’s continue this with other words.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words we discussed today. Make sure to use correct punctuation. For instance, you can write 'Bana ba ja' (The children are eating). After writing, read your sentences to a partner and check if they make sense. Remember to listen carefully and help each other!

• b
• m
• t
• p

Answer: b

The letter 'b' makes the sound 'b', as in 'bana'.

• tšoara
• molemo
• bana
• pula

Answer: molemo

'Molemo' starts with the sound 'm'.

Answer: Tšoara lebone.

A correct sentence could be 'Tšoara lebone' (Catch the light).

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to end a statement.

• bana
• molemo
• tšoara
• pula

Answer: bana

'Bana' means 'children' in Sesotho.

Answer: Good

'Molemo' translates to 'good' in English.

• Bana ba ja.
• Bana ja ba.
• Ja bana ba.
• Bana ba ja

Answer: Bana ba ja.

The correct sentence is 'Bana ba ja.' which means 'The children eat.'

Answer: bana, bola.

Both 'bana' (children) and 'bola' (ball) start with the letter 'b'.