Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In Sepedi, understanding phonics helps us read and write better. Today, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. We will also look at how to use these words in sentences with proper punctuation.

Let's take the sounds /m/, /a/, and /t/. When we combine these sounds, we get the word 'mat'. We can also change the sounds slightly to create new words like 'bat' or 'cat'. Notice how changing just one sound can create a different word. Now, let's practice some more combinations together.

Now that we have built some words, let's use them in sentences. For example, 'The mat is soft.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. I will give you some words, and you will create sentences using them. Remember to check your punctuation and spacing!

For your independent practice, I want you to choose five words from our phonics list. Write a sentence for each word, making sure to use correct punctuation. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check each other's work for any mistakes.

• /b/
• /d/
• /m/
• /t/

Answer: /b/

The letter 'b' makes the /b/ sound.

• the cat is black
• The cat is black.
• the Cat is black.
• The cat is black

Answer: The cat is black.

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

Answer: sasa

Sasa is an example of a word that starts with the /s/ sound.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

Answer: The mole dug a hole.

This sentence uses the word 'mole' correctly and includes proper punctuation.

• cat
• bat
• rat
• mat

Answer: cat

The sounds /k/, /a/, and /t/ combine to form the word 'cat'.

Answer: Phonics

Phonics is the study of the relationship between sounds and their spellings.

• I like to play
• I like to play.
• I like to play!
• I like to play?

Answer: I like to play

The sentence 'I like to play' is missing a punctuation mark at the end.