Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

Today, we will review everything we have learned in Sesotho this term. We will focus on short texts and discussions to help us understand how to use words and sentences correctly. We will also practice our listening and speaking skills by sharing our thoughts with each other.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o bapala ka ntle.' (The child is playing outside.) Notice how we use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Now, let's create our own sentences using the words 'ngwana' (child), 'bapala' (play), and 'ka ntle' (outside).

I will read a short story in Sesotho, and you will listen carefully. After I finish, I will ask you some questions about the story. For example, 'Ke mang ea bapalang?' (Who is playing?) Make sure to raise your hand to answer, and remember to speak clearly.

Now it's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about what you like to do after school. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• Child
• Play
• Outside

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Ngwana o bapala.

This sentence means 'The child is playing.'

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

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should begin with a capital letter.

Answer: Ke rata ho bapala ka ntle.

This means 'I like to play outside.'

• ngwana o bapala ka ntle
• Ngwana o bapala ka ntle.
• ngwana O BAPALA KA NTLE.

Answer: Ngwana o bapala ka ntle.

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

• Inside
• Outside
• Play

Answer: Outside

'Ka ntle' means 'outside' in English.

Answer: Ke rata ho bala.

This means 'I like to read.'