isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will explore new words in isiNdebele. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings clearly. We will read a short text together and identify new words. After that, we will discuss their meanings and how to use them in sentences.

Let’s look at the word 'umfana' which means 'boy'. We can use it in a sentence like 'Umfana udlala ibhola.' This means 'The boy is playing soccer.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let’s create another sentence using the word 'intombi' which means 'girl'.

Now, I will give you a few words: 'ikhaya' (home), 'ukudla' (food), and 'umama' (mother). In pairs, create sentences using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation. After a few minutes, we will share our sentences with the class. This will help us learn from each other.

For your independent practice, write a short paragraph about your family. Use at least five new vocabulary words we learned today. Make sure to check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, we will have a few students share their paragraphs with the class.

• Girl
• Boy
• Mother
• Father

Answer: Boy

'Umfana' translates to 'boy' in isiNdebele.

• Umama uyahamba
• umama uyahamba
• Umama uyahamba?

Answer: Umama uyahamba

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Intombi idlala emhlabeni.

This sentence means 'The girl is playing on the ground.'

• Ikhaya
• Ukudla
• Umfana
• Intombi

Answer: Ukudla

'Ukudla' means 'food' in isiNdebele.

Answer: Full stop.

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

• Ibhola idlalwa
• Ibhola idlalwa.
• ibhola idlalwa.

Answer: Ibhola idlalwa.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

• Home
• School
• Friend
• Food

Answer: Home

'Ikhaya' translates to 'home' in isiNdebele.

Answer: Ukudla kuhle.

This means 'The food is good.'