siSwati First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will explore the sounds of siSwati letters. Phonics helps us understand how letters combine to form words. We will focus on the sounds of vowels and consonants, and how they work together. For example, the letter 'a' sounds like 'ah', and 'b' sounds like 'buh'. Let’s practice saying these sounds together.

Let’s take the sounds we learned and build some words. For instance, if we combine 'b' and 'a', we get 'ba'. Now, if we add 'l' to it, we can form the word 'bala', which means 'to count'. We can also create 'baba' which means 'father'. Let’s write these words on the board and practice reading them aloud.

Now, let’s work together to create sentences using the words we built. For example, using 'bala', we can say 'Ngiyabala izinkanyezi', which means 'I count the stars'. I will write this on the board. Now, I want you to think of another sentence using 'baba'. Let’s share our sentences with the class and make sure we use proper punctuation.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words we learned today. Make sure to include correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, draw a picture that represents one of your sentences. Once you finish, we will share our sentences and drawings with the class.

• ah
• ee
• oo
• ay

Answer: ah

In siSwati, the letter 'a' is pronounced as 'ah'.

• baba
• bala
• bela
• basa

Answer: baba

'Baba' means 'father' and is formed by combining 'b' and 'a'.

Answer: Ngiyabala izinkanyezi.

This sentence means 'I count the stars' and uses the word 'bala'.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• baba
• bala
• bela
• basa

Answer: bala

'Bala' means 'to count' in siSwati.

Answer: Father

'Baba' translates to 'father' in siSwati.

• a
• e
• i
• z

Answer: z

'Z' is a consonant, while 'a', 'e', and 'i' are vowels.

Answer: Baba uyaphila.

This means 'Father is well' and includes proper punctuation.