Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. Today, we will focus on specific sounds and how they can help us build words. For example, the sound 'ba' can be found in words like 'bana' (children) and 'bana ba' (the children). We will practice these sounds together and learn how to blend them to create new words.

Let's take the sound 'ka'. We can build words like 'kapa' (to cover) and 'karete' (card). I will write these words on the board. Notice how we can change the beginning or ending sounds to create new words. For instance, changing 'ka' to 'ta' gives us 'tapa' (to cover) and 'tarete' (to card). This shows how phonics helps us expand our vocabulary.

Now, let's work together to create sentences using the words we built. I will give you a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'bana', you might say, 'Bana ba ntse ba bapala.' (The children are playing.) Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences. Let's practice this with a few more words.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose three words from our phonics list. Write each word in a sentence of your own. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and discuss the meanings of the words you used.

• ka
• ba
• ta
• sa

Answer: ba

The sound 'ba' is pronounced as 'ba', which is the focus of today's lesson.

• bana
• kapa
• tapa
• sana

Answer: kapa

'Kapa' is a word that starts with the sound 'ka'.

Answer: Bana ba ntse ba bapala.

This sentence means 'The children are playing.' and uses the word 'bana' correctly.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a statement.

• kapa
• bana
• tapa
• sana

Answer: kapa

'Kapa' means 'to cover' in Sesotho.

Answer: Card.

'Karete' translates to 'card' in English.

• Bana ba ntse ba bapala
• Bana ba ntse ba bapala.
• bana ba ntse ba bapala.
• Bana ba ntse ba bapala!

Answer: Bana ba ntse ba bapala.

The correct sentence should end with a period to indicate a statement.

Answer: tapa, tarete.

Both 'tapa' and 'tarete' start with the sound 'ta'.