Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will explore new words in Sesotho. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts clearly. We will look at some common words and their meanings. For example, the word 'ntlo' means 'house'. We will also discuss how to use these words in sentences.

Let’s take the word 'motsana' which means 'friend'. I will write a sentence on the board: 'Ke na le motsana.' This translates to 'I have a friend.' Notice how the sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. We will practice creating our own sentences using new vocabulary words.

Now, let’s work together to build sentences. I will give you a list of words: 'pula' (rain), 'litsela' (roads), and 'sechaba' (community). In pairs, create sentences using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation. After a few minutes, we will share our sentences with the class.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite place using at least three new vocabulary words we learned today. Make sure to check your work for correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, you can illustrate your paragraph with a drawing of your favorite place.

• Friend
• House
• Rain
• Community

Answer: House

'Ntlo' translates to 'house' in Sesotho.

• ke na le motsana
• Ke na le motsana.
• Ke na le motsana!
• ke na le motsana.

Answer: Ke na le motsana.

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

Answer: Pula e na le monate.

This sentence means 'The rain is nice.'

• House
• Friend
• Road
• Community

Answer: Friend

'Motsana' translates to 'friend' in Sesotho.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Community

'Sechaba' means 'community' in Sesotho.

• Pula
• Litsela
• Motsana
• Ntlo

Answer: Litsela

'Litsela' translates to 'roads' in Sesotho.

Answer: Litsela li telele.

This means 'The roads are long.'