Sesotho Home Language - Term 4 - Week 4

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned this term in Sesotho. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to understand how to use words and sentences correctly, including proper punctuation and spacing. We will also discuss our favorite stories and what we learned from them.

Let's look at how to build a sentence. For example, if we take the words 'ngwana' (child) and 'bona' (see), we can create the sentence 'Ngwana o bona.' (The child sees.) Notice how we use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. This is how we ensure our sentences are correct.

I will read a short story in Sesotho. After I finish, I want you to tell me what the story was about. Pay attention to the details and try to use complete sentences. For example, if I say, 'Ngwana o ja lebese,' you can respond with, 'Ngwana o ja lebese ka lebaka la hore o hloka matla.' (The child drinks milk because they need strength.)

Now, I want you to write your own short story using at least three sentences. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, pair up with a friend and read your stories to each other. Check if you have used capital letters at the start of each sentence and full stops at the end.

• Child
• Dog
• House
• Food

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

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

Answer: Ngwana o ja.

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

Answer: Ngwana o bona.

This sentence means 'The child sees.' and uses the word 'bona' correctly.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Capital letters indicate the beginning of a sentence.

Using capital letters helps to show where a sentence starts.

• ja
• bona
• fela
• bala

Answer: bona

'Bona' is the Sesotho word for 'see.'

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

You should write at least three sentences to practice your writing skills.

Answer: Read it to a friend.

Reading your story to a friend helps you practice speaking and sharing your ideas.