isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Phonics is the method of teaching reading and writing by developing learners' phonemic awareness. In isiNdebele, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. For example, the letter 'b' sounds like 'buh' and can combine with vowels to create words like 'baba' (father).

Let’s look at the sounds of the letters 'm', 'a', and 't'. When we combine these sounds, we can create the word 'mat' (mat). We can also change the vowel to create 'met' (met) or 'mat' (mat). This shows how changing one letter can create different words. Let's practice saying these words together.

Now, let’s create sentences using the words we built. For example, if we have the words 'baba' and 'bona' (see), we can form the sentence 'Baba bona.' (Father sees.) I will write it on the board, and you will repeat it after me. Pay attention to the punctuation at the end of the sentence.

For your independent practice, I want you to take the following words: 'mama' (mother), 'khumbula' (remember), and 'bona' (see). Use these words to create three sentences. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner.

• Buh
• Duh
• Muh
• Puh

Answer: Buh

The letter 'b' in isiNdebele makes the sound 'buh'.

Answer: Mama

Mama is a common word that starts with the letter 'm' and means mother.

• Baba bona.
• Baba bonas
• Baba bon.
• Baba bonna

Answer: Baba bona.

The correct sentence is 'Baba bona.' which means 'Father sees.'

Answer: Remember

'Khumbula' translates to 'remember' in English.

• Mama
• Baba
• Sisi
• Mkhulu

Answer: Baba

'Baba' means 'father' in isiNdebele.

Answer: Baba bona.

The sentence 'Baba bona.' means 'Father sees.' and is a correct use of the word 'bona'.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

Answer: Tata, Tanda

Both 'Tata' (father) and 'Tanda' (love) are words that start with the letter 't'.