Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 6

Today, we will explore the sounds of Sesotho letters and how they combine to form words. Phonics is important because it helps us read and write correctly. We will practice the sounds of vowels and consonants, and how they work together in different words. For example, the letter 'b' sounds like 'buh' and the letter 'a' sounds like 'ah'. Together, they form the word 'ba'.

Let's look at some examples of how to build words. If we take the sounds 'm', 'o', and 't', we can combine them to form the word 'mot'. Now, let's add a vowel sound to create 'mota', which means 'car'. Notice how changing the vowel changes the meaning of the word. We can also create sentences like 'Mota e monate' which means 'The car is nice'.

In groups, you will receive a set of letters. Your task is to create as many words as you can using those letters. For example, if you have 'm', 'a', 'n', you can form 'man' and 'nam'. After you create your words, write them down and share them with the class. Remember to use correct spacing and punctuation when you write your sentences.

Now it's your turn to write! Using the words you created in the group activity, write three sentences. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. For example, if you wrote 'mot', you could write 'Mot e monate.' After you finish writing, read your sentences to a partner and check for any mistakes together.

• Buh
• Duh
• Cuh
• Fuh

Answer: Buh

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

• mot
• tom
• motu
• mota

Answer: mot

'Mot' is a correct word formed from the letters.

Answer: Mota e monate.

This sentence means 'The car is nice'.

• House
• Car
• Tree
• Book

Answer: Car

'Mota' means 'car' in Sesotho.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to end a statement.

Answer: Word

A word is formed by combining letters.

• A
• E
• I
• B

Answer: B

B is a consonant, while A, E, and I are vowels.

Answer: sat, tas

Both 'sat' and 'tas' are valid words formed from those letters.