isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening to a short story and discussing its main ideas. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to express our own thoughts and feelings. We will also learn how to use punctuation correctly in our sentences, which makes our writing clearer.

Let's read a short story together. 'UThandiwe noSipho bahamba emgwaqweni. Bafika emnyango wezikole. UThandiwe uthi, “Ngiyafuna ukufunda!” USipho uthe, “Ngiyavuma!”' After reading, we will discuss what Thandiwe and Sipho want to do and how they feel about going to school.

After reading the story, I will ask the class questions like, 'What did Thandiwe say?' and 'How did Sipho respond?' Students will take turns answering these questions. This will help them practice speaking in front of others and listening to their classmates' responses.

Now, each student will write three sentences about what they want to do after school. They must use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ngifuna ukudlala ibhola.' After writing, students will share their sentences with a partner, practicing their speaking skills.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To speak loudly
• To write notes

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend the information shared by others.

• Ngiyafuna ukudla ibhola
• Ngiyafuna ukudla ibhola.
• ngiyafuna ukudla ibhola.
• Ngiyafuna ukudla ibhola,

Answer: Ngiyafuna ukudla ibhola.

The correct sentence uses a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.

Answer: UThandiwe uthi, 'Ngiyafuna ukufunda!'

Thandiwe expressed her desire to learn.

• Talk over them
• Listen carefully
• Ignore them
• Look at your phone

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening carefully shows respect and helps us understand.

Answer: Ngifuna ukudlala ibhola.

This sentence expresses a desire to play soccer.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

• By looking at the speaker
• By talking to someone else
• By closing your eyes
• By playing with your pencil

Answer: By looking at the speaker

Looking at the speaker shows that you are paying attention.