Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sesotho this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to understand how to use words and sentences correctly, including proper punctuation and spacing. We will also discuss our thoughts and feelings about the texts we read.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o bapala ka ntle.' This means 'The child is playing outside.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Now, if we want to change it to 'The child is playing inside,' we would say: 'Ngwana o bapala ka ka hare.' This shows how we can change sentences while keeping the structure.

I will read a short story in Sesotho, and I want you to listen carefully. After I finish, we will discuss the story together. I will ask you questions like, 'What did the main character do?' and 'How did they feel?' This will help you practice your speaking skills and understand the story better.

Now it's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal in Sesotho. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you write your sentences, share them with a partner and read them aloud to each other.

• The child is sleeping.
• The child is playing outside.
• The child is eating.

Answer: The child is playing outside.

This sentence describes an action of a child playing outside.

Answer: Example: 'Ke rata ho ja borai.'

This shows how to express a preference in Sesotho.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

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

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence in Sesotho should start with a capital letter.

Answer: Ngwana o thabile.

This shows the correct translation of the phrase.

• Ngwana o ja.
• ngwana O ja.
• Ngwana o ja

Answer: Ngwana o ja.

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

• Ignore it
• Discuss it
• Throw it away

Answer: Discuss it

Discussing helps us understand the text better.

Answer: Example: 'Ke ithutile ho ngola liphetho.'

This encourages students to reflect on their learning.