Xitsonga Home Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In this lesson, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. For example, the sound 'm' can be combined with 'a' and 't' to form the word 'mat'. We will also explore how changing a letter can create a new word, such as changing 'm' in 'mat' to 'c' to make 'cat'.

Let's look at the letters 's', 'a', 't'. When we combine these letters, we can create the word 'sat'. If we change the 's' to 'h', we get 'hat'. This shows how one letter can change the meaning of a word. We will practice this with more sets of letters to see how many words we can create.

In groups, learners will receive a set of letters. Each group will work together to create as many words as possible using those letters. After 10 minutes, each group will share their words with the class. We will discuss the meanings of the words and how they can be used in sentences. This will help reinforce their understanding of phonics and vocabulary.

Now, each learner will choose three words they created during the group activity and write a sentence for each word. They should remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, they will pair up with a partner to read their sentences aloud. This will help them practice their speaking skills and receive feedback from their peers.

• The study of numbers
• The relationship between sounds and their spellings
• The art of drawing
• The science of cooking

Answer: The relationship between sounds and their spellings

Phonics focuses on how sounds correspond to letters and how they combine to form words.

• bat
• cat
• rat
• hat

Answer: cat

The letters 'c', 'a', and 't' combine to form the word 'cat'.

Answer: The cat sat on the mat.

This sentence uses the word 'mat' correctly and includes proper punctuation.

• You get 'hat'
• You get 'rat'
• You get 'cat'
• You get 'sat'

Answer: You get 'hat'

Changing the 'b' in 'bat' to 'h' creates the new word 'hat'.

Answer: an, san

The letters can form the words 'an' and 'san'.

• the dog runs fast
• The dog runs fast.
• The dog runs fast!
• the dog runs fast.

Answer: The dog runs fast.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

• b
• m
• d
• t

Answer: m

The letter 'm' makes the sound /m/.

Answer: hat

Changing 's' to 'h' in 'sat' gives us the word 'hat'.