Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will explore the sounds of Tshivenda letters and how they combine to form words. Phonics is important because it helps us read and write. We will practice the sounds of vowels and consonants, focusing on how they blend together. For example, the sound 'a' in 'mavhili' and 'i' in 'tshikovha' are essential for pronunciation.

Let’s look at some examples of how to build words. If we take the letters 't', 's', and 'h', we can create the word 'tshikovha'. We can also rearrange these letters to form 'shikovha'. Notice how changing the order of letters can create different meanings. We will practice this with more letters and sounds.

Now, let’s work together to build some words. I will say a sound, and you will help me form a word. For example, if I say 'm', what words can we create? (Students might respond with 'mavhili', 'mukosi', etc.) After we create a list of words, we will write them on the board and practice reading them together. Pay attention to the correct spacing and punctuation as we write.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose three words from our list and write a sentence for each. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, we will share our sentences with the class. This will help us practice speaking and listening skills as well.

• ah
• ee
• oo
• ay

Answer: ah

In Tshivenda, the letter 'a' is pronounced as 'ah'.

• tshikovha
• tshikolo
• tshikha
• tshikona

Answer: tshikovha

Tshikovha was one of the words we practiced building during our lesson.

Answer: Mavhili a na u shuma.

This sentence means 'The leaves are working' and uses the word correctly.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: Vowels and consonants.

Phonics involves understanding both vowel and consonant sounds.

• b
• a
• k
• t

Answer: a

The letter 'a' is a vowel, while the others are consonants.

• By changing letters
• By adding numbers
• By removing vowels
• By using symbols

Answer: By changing letters

We can create new words by rearranging or changing the letters in existing words.

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing.

Using correct punctuation and spacing makes sentences clear and easy to read.