Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sepedi this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We will read short texts together and discuss them as a class. This will help us understand how to use the language better and prepare for our assessments.

Let's look at a simple sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala.' (The child is playing.) Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Now, let's change the sentence to say 'Ngwana o a bala.' (The child is reading.) We still follow the same rules of punctuation and spacing.

In groups, read the short text provided about a day at school. After reading, discuss with your group what happened in the story. Use complete sentences to express your thoughts. Remember to listen to each other and take turns speaking. After the discussion, each group will share one interesting point with the class.

Now it's your turn to write! Write three sentences about your favorite activity. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, read your sentences to a partner. Check if they can understand your sentences and if you used punctuation correctly.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

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

• ngwana o a ja
• Ngwana o a ja.
• Ngwana O A Ja.
• ngwana O a ja.

Answer: Ngwana o a ja.

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

Answer: Punctuation and spacing

It's important to check that your sentence has correct punctuation and that the words are spaced properly.

• To argue
• To share ideas
• To confuse each other
• To write a test

Answer: To share ideas

Discussing a text helps students share their understanding and learn from each other.

Answer: I like to play soccer.

This sentence is a simple expression of a personal preference and follows the rules of sentence structure.

• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop
• Comma

Answer: Full stop

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

• Stay quiet
• Ask a question
• Ignore it
• Change the topic

Answer: Ask a question

Asking questions helps clarify understanding and promotes learning.