siSwati First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on the importance of listening and speaking in our daily lives. Listening helps us understand others, while speaking allows us to express our thoughts and feelings. We will listen to a short story in siSwati and then discuss it as a class. This will help us practice our speaking skills and learn to share our ideas clearly.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Umntfwana uhleli phansi.' (The child is sitting down.) Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. When we speak, we should also pause at the right places to make our sentences clear. Now, let's create another sentence together. How about: 'Umama uyaphila.' (Mother is well.)

I will read a short story in siSwati. Listen carefully and think about what the story is about. After I finish reading, I will ask you some questions. Remember to raise your hand if you want to answer. This will help us practice our listening and speaking skills together.

Now it's your turn! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. This will help you practice speaking and listening at the same time.

• We talk loudly.
• We pay attention.
• We ignore others.
• We play games.

Answer: We pay attention.

Listening involves focusing on what someone else is saying.

• umntfwana uhleli phansi
• Umntfwana uhleli phansi.
• umntfwana Uhleli Phansi.
• Umntfwana Uhleli phansi

Answer: Umntfwana uhleli phansi.

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

Answer: Discuss it with your classmates.

Discussing helps reinforce understanding and practice speaking.

• It helps us eat.
• It allows us to express our thoughts.
• It makes us tired.
• It is not important.

Answer: It allows us to express our thoughts.

Speaking is a way to communicate our ideas and feelings.

Answer: My favorite food is pizza.

This shows how to construct a simple sentence about a personal preference.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

Answer: By nodding your head.

Nodding shows that you are engaged and paying attention.

• By reading aloud.
• By staying silent.
• By ignoring others.
• By playing alone.