isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In today's lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying, while speaking allows us to express our thoughts clearly. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. Pay attention to the details in the story, as they will help you answer questions later.

Let's look at how to construct sentences correctly. For example, if I say, 'The dog runs fast,' this is a complete sentence with proper punctuation. Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. Now, if I say, 'the dog runs fast' without the capital letter, it is incorrect. Always remember to check your sentences for punctuation and spacing.

I will read a short story aloud. Listen carefully and take notes on the main characters and events. After I finish reading, we will have a discussion. I will ask you questions like, 'Who is the main character?' and 'What happened at the end of the story?' This will help you practice your listening and speaking skills.

Now it's your turn to practice writing. Based on the story we listened to, write three sentences about what you liked the most. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences aloud to each other. This will help you gain confidence in speaking.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To speak louder
• To write notes

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend and engage with the information being shared.

• the cat sleeps
• The cat sleeps.
• Cat sleeps.
• Sleeping cat.

Answer: The cat sleeps.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, making it complete.

Answer: Students' responses will vary.

This question encourages students to reflect on their understanding of the story.

• Start a new line
• Use a full stop
• Use a comma
• Use a question mark

Answer: Use a full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

Answer: By practicing speaking with others.

Engaging in conversations helps build confidence and clarity in speaking.

• Talking over others
• Ignoring the speaker
• Focusing on the speaker
• Daydreaming

Answer: Focusing on the speaker

Active listening requires attention to understand the message being conveyed.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking something.