isiXhosa Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will explore new isiXhosa words related to our daily lives. We will read a short text about a day at the market. As we read, pay attention to the new words and their meanings. After reading, we will discuss these words and how they can be used in sentences.

Let's take the word 'imakethi' (market) from our text. We can create a sentence: 'Ndiyahamba emakethe.' (I am going to the market.) Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. We will practice this with other words from our text.

In groups, choose three new words from the text. Create sentences for each word and share them with the class. Remember to use correct punctuation. After each group presents, we will discuss the sentences and correct any mistakes together.

Now, write a short paragraph about your favorite place to visit. Use at least five new isiXhosa words we learned today. Make sure to check your punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, pair up with a partner and read your paragraph to each other.

• Market
• School
• Home
• Park

Answer: Market

'Imakethi' translates to 'market' in English.

• ndiyahamba emakethe
• Ndiyahamba emakethe
• Ndiyahamba emakethe.
• ndiyahamba emakethe.

Answer: Ndiyahamba emakethe.

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

Answer: Umntwana udlala ngaphandle.

This sentence means 'The child is playing outside.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Isikolo

'Isikolo' is the isiXhosa word for 'school.'

• Uthanda ukudla.
• uthanda ukudla.
• Uthanda ukudla
• Uthanda ukudla!

Answer: Uthanda ukudla.

This sentence is correct as it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

• I am going
• I am eating
• I am playing
• I am sleeping

Answer: I am going

'Ndiyahamba' translates to 'I am going' in English.

Answer: Ibhasi lifika ngexesha.

This means 'The bus arrives on time.'