siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their written symbols. Today, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. For example, the sound 's' can be combined with 'a' to make 'sa'. We will practice identifying these sounds and using them to build words.

Let's take the sounds 'm', 'a', and 't'. When we combine these sounds, we get the word 'mat'. Now, let's try another one: 'c', 'a', 't'. What word do we get? Yes, 'cat'! Notice how each sound contributes to the final word. We will practice more examples together.

Now that we have built some words, let's use them in sentences. For example, 'The cat sat on the mat.' I will write this on the board. Let's break it down: 'The' is a word, 'cat' is another, and 'sat' is a verb. Together, they make a complete thought. I want you to create a sentence using the words 'dog' and 'run'.

For your independent practice, I want you to take the following sounds: 'b', 'i', 'g'. Build a word using these sounds. Then, write a sentence using the word you created. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentence. After you finish, share your sentence with a partner.

• hat
• hit
• hot

Answer: hat

The sounds 'h', 'a', and 't' combine to form the word 'hat'.

Answer: The sun is shining.

A complete sentence should have a subject and a verb, and 'The sun is shining' fulfills that.

• The dog run.
• The dog runs.
• Dog run fast.

Answer: The dog runs.

The sentence 'The dog runs.' is complete and uses correct grammar.

Answer: c, a, t

The word 'cat' is made up of the sounds 'c', 'a', and 't'.

• pig
• peg
• pug

Answer: pig

The sounds 'p', 'i', and 'g' combine to form the word 'pig'.

Answer: sop

The sounds 's', 'o', and 'p' combine to form the word 'sop'.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question ends with a question mark to indicate that it is asking something.

Answer: t

The first sound in the word 'tree' is 't'.