Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying, while speaking allows us to share our thoughts and ideas. We will listen to a short story in Tshivenda and then discuss it as a class. This will help us practice our speaking skills and learn how to express ourselves clearly.

Let’s look at how to build a sentence. For instance, the phrase 'the cat is sleeping' can be expanded to 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. This is how we ensure our sentences are clear and correct. We will practice creating similar sentences together.

I will read a short story in Tshivenda. Listen carefully and think about the main ideas. After I finish reading, we will discuss the story. I will ask you questions like 'Who are the main characters?' and 'What happened in the story?' This will help you practice your listening and speaking skills.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After you write your sentences, share them with a partner and read them aloud. This will help you practice speaking and ensure your sentences are clear.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To speak loudly
• To write notes

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend and engage with what others communicate.

• the dog barks
• The dog barks.
• the Dog Barks.
• The dog barks,

Answer: The dog barks.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, making it correct.

Answer: Practice speaking with friends.

Speaking with others helps build confidence and clarity in communication.

• Start a new line
• Use a full stop
• Use a comma
• Skip it

Answer: Use a full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

Answer: Who is the main character?

Asking questions helps check understanding of the story.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.

• Add a full stop
• Start with a capital letter
• Write in the middle
• Use a question mark

Answer: Start with a capital letter

Every sentence begins with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.