Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Term 3. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will participate in discussions about short texts and practice building sentences. It is important to use correct punctuation and spacing to make our writing clear.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o bapala le metswalle.' (The child is playing with friends). Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Now, let's change it to 'Ngwana o ja borai.' (The child is eating bread). We will practice writing sentences using different subjects and verbs while ensuring proper punctuation.

I will give you a few words: 'moholo' (big), 'ntja' (dog), 'bapala' (play). Together, let's create a sentence using these words. For example, 'Ntja e moholo e bapala.' (The big dog plays). Now, I want you to work in pairs and create your own sentences using the words I provide. Remember to check your punctuation!

Now, you will read a short text about a day at the park. After reading, write three sentences about what you enjoyed at the park. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and discuss what you wrote.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

• ngwana o ja
• Ngwana o ja.
• ngwana O ja.
• Ngwana O ja

Answer: Ngwana o ja.

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

Answer: My favorite animal is a cat.

Students should provide a complete sentence that includes a subject and a verb.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

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

Answer: Think about what I want to say.

Thinking about the content helps in forming coherent sentences.

• Ja
• Bapala
• Bona
• Tsamaea

Answer: Bapala

Bapala is the Sesotho word for 'play'.

• By reading it aloud
• By ignoring it
• By asking a friend to write it
• By throwing it away

Answer: By reading it aloud

Reading aloud helps to catch mistakes and improve clarity.

Answer: I learned how to write sentences correctly.