Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will explore new words that we can use in our everyday conversations. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts clearly. We will look at a short text and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let's take the word 'ntja' which means 'dog' in Sesotho. I will show you how to use it in a sentence. For example, 'Ntja ea ka e monate.' This means 'My dog is nice.' Notice how I used a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end of the sentence. Let's practice using other words in sentences together.

In groups, you will receive a list of new words and their meanings. Your task is to match each word with its correct meaning. After matching, each group will share their matches with the class. This will help us learn from each other and understand how to use these words correctly.

Now, I want you to choose three new words from our lesson today. Write your own sentences using these words. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Once you finish writing, we will share our sentences with a partner and discuss them.

• Cat
• Dog
• Bird
• Fish

Answer: Dog

'Ntja' translates to 'dog' in Sesotho.

• ntja e monate
• Ntja e monate.
• ntja E monate.
• Ntja e monate

Answer: Ntja e monate.

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

Answer: Mohale oa ka o matla.

This sentence means 'My hero is strong.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Rain

'Pula' means 'rain' in Sesotho.

• Mokhabo
• Motsoalle
• Mokhulu
• Mokhutsana

Answer: Motsoalle

'Motsoalle' translates to 'friend' in Sesotho.

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

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should begin with a capital letter.

Answer: Thabile

'Thabile' means 'happy' in Sesotho.