siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will explore new words that will help us express ourselves better. Vocabulary is important because it allows us to communicate our thoughts and feelings clearly. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss the meanings of these words and how they can be used in sentences.

Let's look at the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.' We can expand this sentence by adding more details. For example, 'The fluffy cat is sleeping on the warm mat.' Notice how we added adjectives like 'fluffy' and 'warm' to make the sentence more interesting. We will practice this by taking simple sentences and adding descriptive words to them.

In groups, choose a new word from our story. Create a word map that includes the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and a sentence using the word. For example, if the word is 'happy,' you might write that it means 'feeling joy,' with synonyms like 'joyful' and 'cheerful.' After completing your maps, each group will present their word to the class.

Now it's your turn to write! Choose five new words you learned today and write a sentence for each. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. Discuss any new words you used and their meanings.

• The study of numbers
• The collection of words in a language
• The rules of grammar

Answer: The collection of words in a language

Vocabulary refers to the set of words that a person knows and uses in a language.

• Sad
• Joyful
• Angry

Answer: Joyful

A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word. 'Joyful' means the same as 'happy.'

Answer: The game was very exciting.

This sentence uses the word 'exciting' to describe the game.

• Period
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

Answer: Small

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning. 'Small' is the opposite of 'big.'

• Running fast.
• The dog barks.
• In the park.

Answer: The dog barks.

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb, making 'The dog barks' a complete thought.

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Homonyms

Answer: Synonyms

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, like 'happy' and 'joyful.'

Answer: Beautiful

The word 'beautiful' is an adjective that describes a noun, such as 'flower.'