Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will explore phonics, which is the relationship between sounds and letters. Phonics helps us read and write better. We will focus on specific sounds in Tshivenda, such as 'th', 'sh', and 'ng'. I will say some words, and you will repeat after me to practice these sounds.

Let’s look at the sound 'th'. Words like 'thanda' (love) and 'thavha' (to grow) start with this sound. I will write these words on the board. Now, let’s break them down: 'th' + 'anda' = 'thanda'. Can you see how we build the word? Let’s try another one together.

Now that we have practiced building words, let’s create sentences. I will give you a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'thanda', you might say, 'Ndi thanda u shuma' (I love to work). Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end of your sentence.

On your own, I want you to choose three words from our phonics list today. Write each word in a sentence. Make sure to check your punctuation and spacing. After you finish, we will share some of our sentences with the class.

• sh
• th
• ng
• ch

Answer: th

The word 'thanda' starts with the 'th' sound.

Answer: Ndi thavha u shuma.

This sentence means 'I grow to work' and uses the word 'thavha' correctly.

• Ndi thanda.
• nDI thanda.
• Ndi Thanda
• Ndi thanda!

Answer: Ndi thanda.

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

Answer: Love.

'Thanda' means 'love' in Tshivenda.

• thavha
• ngoma
• shuma
• thanda

Answer: ngoma

'Ngoma' contains the 'ng' sound.

Answer: Shuma, shango.

Both 'shuma' (work) and 'shango' (tree) start with the 'sh' sound.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: It helps to separate words for clarity.

Proper spacing makes sentences easier to read and understand.