Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

This week, we will focus on assessing what you have learned in Xitsonga. We will read short texts together, discuss them, and answer questions. This will help us see how well you understand the language. Remember, it is important to listen carefully and think about your answers.

Let’s read a short story together. The story is about a boy named Thabo who loves to play soccer. After reading, we will discuss what happened in the story. I will ask questions like, 'What does Thabo like to do?' and 'Who does he play with?' This will help you practice your comprehension skills.

Now, let’s have a group discussion. I will divide you into small groups. Each group will talk about their favorite activities. Use sentences like, 'Ngiyathanda ukudlala' (I love to play) and share with your friends. After 5 minutes, each group will share one activity with the class.

For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you did over the weekend. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ngiyahamba emaphandleni' (I went to the fields). After you finish writing, pair up with a friend and read your sentences to each other.

• Thabo
• Sipho
• Lindiwe

Answer: Thabo

The main character in the story we read is Thabo.

• Play soccer
• Read books
• Watch TV

Answer: Play soccer

Thabo loves to play soccer, as mentioned in the story.

Answer: Ngiyathanda ukudlala.

This sentence means 'I love to play' in Xitsonga.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a question.

Answer: Ngiyahamba emaphandleni.

This means 'I went to the fields' in Xitsonga.

• One
• Two
• Three

Answer: Three

You were asked to write three sentences about your weekend.

• No spaces
• One space after a full stop
• Two spaces after a full stop

Answer: One space after a full stop

There should be one space after a full stop before starting a new sentence.

Answer: Ngiyathanda ukudlala ibhola.

This means 'I love to play soccer' in Xitsonga, which could be one of the activities discussed.