Tshivenda Home Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Term 3. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Tshivenda. It is important to consolidate our knowledge to ensure we can communicate effectively. We will engage in discussions, read short texts, and complete writing tasks that will help us practice our skills.

Let's look at how to build a sentence in Tshivenda. For example, if we take the words 'muthu' (person), 'a' (is), and 'mashudu' (happy), we can form the sentence 'Muthu a mashudu.' Notice how we use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. This is how we ensure our sentences are correct.

Now, let's practice listening and speaking. I will read a short story in Tshivenda about a boy named Ndivhuwo who loves to play soccer. After I finish reading, I will ask you questions about the story. Listen carefully and be ready to answer. This will help you improve your comprehension and speaking skills.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite animal in Tshivenda. Use at least three sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. After you finish, pair up with a friend and read your paragraph to each other. This will help you practice your writing and speaking skills.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence in Tshivenda should start with a capital letter to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

• Muthu a mashudu.
• muthu a mashudu
• Muthu a mashudu!
• muthu A mashudu.

Answer: Muthu a mashudu.

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

Answer: Happy

'Mashudu' translates to 'happy' in English, which is an important adjective in describing feelings.

• Throw it away
• Read it to a friend
• Keep it to yourself
• Erase it

Answer: Read it to a friend

Reading your work to a friend helps improve your speaking skills and allows for feedback.

Answer: Muthu u khou shuma.

This sentence means 'The person is working,' demonstrating the use of the word 'muthu' in context.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement in Tshivenda.

• Learning new vocabulary
• Assessment and consolidation
• Reading long novels
• Writing poems

Answer: Assessment and consolidation

This week focuses on assessing and consolidating the skills learned throughout the term.