Tshivenda Home Language - Term 4 - Week 4

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned this term in Tshivenda. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It is important to consolidate our knowledge to ensure we can use the language effectively. We will read short texts, discuss them, and complete some writing exercises to practice our skills.

Let's read a short text together: 'Muthu u khou shuma na u tshi khou funza.' (The person is working while learning.) After reading, I will ask you some questions about the text. For example, 'What is the person doing?' The answer should be, 'U shuma' (working). This helps us understand the text better.

Now, let's have a group discussion about the text we just read. I will ask each of you to share what you think the main idea of the text is. Remember to listen carefully to your classmates and respond to their ideas. This will help us practice our speaking skills and learn from each other.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about what you enjoy doing in your free time. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. This will help you practice your writing and speaking skills.

• The person is sleeping.
• The person is working.
• The person is eating.

Answer: The person is working.

The phrase translates directly to 'The person is working' in English.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

Answer: I like to play soccer.

This sentence clearly states a personal preference.

• The title of the text.
• The most important point of the text.
• The number of words in the text.

Answer: The most important point of the text.

The main idea summarizes what the text is about.

Answer: I answer questions about the text.

Answering questions helps to check understanding.

• I like to play soccer.
• I like play soccer.
• I likes to play soccer.

Answer: I like to play soccer.

This sentence is grammatically correct and uses proper subject-verb agreement.

• Talk over them.
• Listen carefully.
• Ignore them.

Answer: Listen carefully.

Listening is important to understand what others are saying.

Answer: I learned how to write sentences.

This reflects a personal learning experience from the term.