Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 8

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned this term in Tshivenda. We will focus on short texts that will help us practice our listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It is important to understand how to use words correctly in sentences, including proper punctuation and spacing. We will also discuss our thoughts and feelings about the texts we read.

Let’s look at the sentence: 'Ndi khou livhuwa.' (I am thankful). Here, we see that 'Ndi' means 'I', 'khou' indicates the present tense, and 'livhuwa' means 'thankful'. Notice how we use a full stop at the end of the sentence. Now, let’s create another sentence together using the same structure: 'Ndi khou funza.' (I am learning).

In groups, listen to a short story read by the teacher. After listening, discuss what you heard with your group members. Each group will then share one sentence about the story with the class. Remember to use correct punctuation when you speak. This will help us practice our speaking skills and ensure we understand the story.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Write a short text about your favorite animal in Tshivenda. Use at least three sentences and remember to include proper punctuation. After writing, pair up with a partner and read your text to them. This will help you practice your reading and writing skills.

• I am happy
• I am thankful
• I am sad
• I am playing

Answer: I am thankful

The phrase translates directly to 'I am thankful' in English.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

Answer: Ndi khou funza Tshivenda.

This sentence means 'I am learning Tshivenda.'

• Ndi khou livhuwa
• Ndi khou funza
• Ndi khou shuma
• Ndi khou bvela

Answer: Ndi khou funza

The correct translation for 'I am learning' is 'Ndi khou funza'.

Answer: Correct punctuation and spacing.

It's important to use correct punctuation and spacing to make sentences clear.

• Ndi khou shuma.
• Ndi khou bvela
• Ndi khou funza.
• Ndi khou livhuwa.

Answer: Ndi khou bvela

This phrase is incomplete and does not have a full stop, making it not a proper sentence.

• By reading it aloud
• By discussing it
• By writing it down
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

We can check our understanding by reading, discussing, and writing about the text.