Tshivenda Home Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Today, we will explore the sounds of Tshivenda 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' in 'mavhili' (tree). Let's practice saying some words together!

Let's take the word 'ndivhu' (I see). We can break it down into sounds: 'n', 'd', 'i', 'v', 'h', 'u'. Now, let's try to build another word using similar sounds. How about 'ndivhula' (to see)? Notice how we added 'ula' to the end. This is how we can expand our vocabulary!

Now, I will give you some letters: 'm', 'a', 't'. Together, let's create words. What word can we make? Yes, 'mat'! Now, let's add a letter to make it 'mats'. Can anyone think of a sentence using 'mats'? Great job! Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.

On your own, I want you to write three sentences using the words we practiced today. Make sure to use correct punctuation. For example, 'Ndivhu ndi mats.' (I see mats.) After you finish, read your sentences to a partner. This will help you practice your speaking skills!

• ah
• ee
• oo
• ay

Answer: ah

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

• ndivhu
• ndivhula
• mats
• all of the above

Answer: all of the above

All the options are words we practiced building during the lesson.

Answer: Ndivhu ndi mats.

This sentence means 'I see mats.' and uses correct punctuation.

• Phonics
• Grammar
• Math
• Science

Answer: Phonics

Phonics is the method of teaching reading and spelling that stresses symbol-sound relationships.

Answer: n

The first letter in 'ndivhu' is 'n'.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

Students are asked to write three sentences using the words practiced in class.

Answer: I see.

'Ndivhu' translates to 'I see' in English.