Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying, while speaking allows us to express our thoughts clearly. We will listen to a short story in Tshivenda and then discuss it as a class. Pay attention to the details in the story, as they will help you answer questions later.

Let's look at how to build a sentence. For example, if I say 'The cat is sleeping,' we can identify the subject (the cat) and the action (is sleeping). Notice the use of a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Now, let's create our own sentences using the same structure. Remember to use correct punctuation!

I will read a short story in Tshivenda. Listen carefully and think about the main ideas. After I finish, we will discuss the story. I will ask you questions like, 'Who are the main characters?' and 'What happened in the story?' This will help you practice your listening and speaking skills.

Now it's your turn to practice on your own! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud. This will help you improve your speaking skills as well.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To speak louder than others
• To write notes

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend and engage with the information being shared.

• the dog is barking
• The dog is barking.
• the Dog is barking.
• The dog is barking

Answer: The dog is barking.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, making it correct.

Answer: Practice speaking with friends or family.

Speaking with others helps build confidence and fluency.

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

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening shows respect and helps you understand the speaker's message.

Answer: To indicate the end of a sentence.

A full stop signals that a thought or idea is complete.

• sings
• bird
• The
• is

Answer: bird

The subject of the sentence is what the sentence is about, which is 'bird' in this case.

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Answer: Speaking

Speaking is the process of verbally expressing our ideas and thoughts.