Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to express our thoughts and ideas clearly. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. This will help us practice our speaking skills and learn to share our opinions respectfully.

The teacher will read a short story about a boy named Thabo who finds a lost puppy. After reading, the teacher will ask the students questions about the story. For example, 'What did Thabo find?' and 'How did Thabo feel when he found the puppy?' This will help students practice their listening skills and recall important details from the text.

After the story, the teacher will lead a discussion. Students will be encouraged to share their thoughts about Thabo's actions. Questions like 'What would you do if you found a lost puppy?' will be posed. The teacher will guide students to use full sentences and correct punctuation when responding. This practice will help them articulate their ideas clearly.

Students will write three sentences about their favorite animal. They should use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'My favorite animal is a cat. Cats are playful and friendly. I love to play with my cat.' After writing, students will pair up and read their sentences to each other, 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 and engage with the information being shared.

• By interrupting someone
• By asking a question
• By speaking quietly
• By ignoring others

Answer: By asking a question

Asking questions encourages participation and keeps the conversation flowing.

Answer: Practice speaking in front of others.

Practicing speaking helps build confidence and clarity in communication.

• Talk over them
• Listen carefully
• Look away
• Play with your pencil

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening shows respect and helps you understand the speaker's message.

Answer: Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Correct punctuation ensures that the reader understands the intended message.

• A group of words without meaning
• A complete thought with a subject and a verb
• Just a single word
• A question only

Answer: A complete thought with a subject and a verb

Full sentences convey complete ideas and are essential for clear communication.

• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Comma
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.