siSwati Home Language - Term 4 - Week 5

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

Let's read a short story together. 'UThandiwe uyathanda izilwane. Uthanda ikati, inja, kanye nezingwenya. UThandiwe uthanda ukudlala nezilwane zakhe.' After reading, we will talk about the story. What animals does Thandiwe like? How does she play with them? This helps us practice our listening and speaking.

Now, let's have a group discussion. I will ask you questions about the story we just read. Please raise your hand to answer. For example, 'Yini uThandiwe ayithandayo?' (What does Thandiwe like?). Listen carefully to your classmates' answers and think about how you can respond. This will help us learn to listen and speak respectfully.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ngithanda ikati. Ikati liyahamba.' After writing, you will share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice speaking and writing in siSwati.

• Izinyoni
• Izilwane
• Izimbali
• Amathafa

Answer: Izilwane

Thandiwe likes animals, as mentioned in the story.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

You are asked to write three sentences about your favorite animal.

Answer: Ikati

Thandiwe likes a cat, as stated in the story.

• To talk
• To understand
• To write
• To play

Answer: To understand

Listening helps us understand what others are saying.

Answer: Lalela

You should listen when someone else is speaking.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used at the end of a sentence.

• Ignore them
• Shout at them
• Listen and think
• Change the topic

Answer: Listen and think

Listening and thinking about their answer shows respect.

Answer: Ngithanda inja.

This is an example of a correct sentence about a favorite animal.