Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking in Xitsonga. Listening is important because it helps us understand others and learn new things. Speaking allows us to express our thoughts and feelings. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. Pay attention to the words and how they are pronounced.

Let’s read a short story together: 'U Tlhari, u na le maphanga a matlhare. U rata go etela borai.' (Translation: 'Tlhari has green apples. He likes to visit the farm.'). After reading, we will discuss what Tlhari has and what he likes to do. Notice how the sentences are structured and punctuated.

After listening to the story, I will ask you some questions. For example, 'What does Tlhari have?' and 'Where does he like to go?' I want you to answer in full sentences. For instance, you can say, 'Tlhari has green apples.' This will help you practice speaking clearly and using correct punctuation.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite fruit. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence and a full stop at the end. After writing, you will share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice both writing and speaking skills.

• Math skills
• Listening and speaking skills
• Reading comprehension
• Art and creativity

Answer: Listening and speaking skills

Today's lesson is designed to enhance students' listening and speaking abilities.

• Use a comma
• Use a full stop
• Use a capital letter
• Use an exclamation mark

Answer: Use a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

Answer: Green apples

In the story, Tlhari is mentioned to have green apples.

• It helps us eat better
• It helps us understand others
• It helps us run faster
• It helps us draw better

Answer: It helps us understand others

Listening is crucial for understanding what others are saying and learning from them.

Answer: I like to eat it.

This question encourages students to express their thoughts about their favorite fruit.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Colon

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: My favorite fruit is an orange.

This question allows students to practice sentence construction.

• Reading silently
• Talking to a friend