siSwati First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking in siSwati. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying, while speaking allows us to share our own ideas. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. This will help us practice our language skills and learn to express ourselves clearly.

Let’s listen to a short story about a boy named Thabo who finds a lost puppy. As I read, pay attention to the details. After the story, we will discuss what happened. For instance, I might ask, 'What did Thabo do when he found the puppy?' This helps us practice listening for important information.

After listening to the story, we will have a class discussion. I will ask questions like, 'How did Thabo feel when he found the puppy?' and 'What do you think he should do next?' Students will take turns answering, which will help them practice speaking in siSwati. I will encourage them to use full sentences and correct punctuation.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Think about the story we just heard and write three sentences about it. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you might write, 'Thabo found a puppy. He was very happy. The puppy was lost.' After writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To speak loudly
• To write notes

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend the information being shared by others.

• By shouting
• By writing in a notebook
• By speaking clearly
• By staying silent

Answer: By speaking clearly

Speaking clearly allows others to understand your ideas effectively.

Answer: Thabo found a puppy.

This shows that students can recall key details from the story.

• Talk over them
• Listen carefully
• Ignore them
• Look at your phone

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening carefully is essential to understand the speaker's message.

Answer: Thabo felt happy.

This encourages students to express emotions in their writing.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking something.

• To make it look pretty
• To confuse the reader
• To help the reader understand
• To save paper

Answer: To help the reader understand

Correct spacing makes writing clearer and easier to read.