Sepedi Home Language - Term 1 - Week 10

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sepedi this term. Assessment is important as it helps us understand what we know and what we need to improve. We will work on short texts and have discussions to practice our language skills. Remember, assessment is not just about tests; it is also about how we communicate and express ourselves in Sepedi.

Let's look at how to build sentences in Sepedi. For example, the sentence 'Ngwana o a bapala' means 'The child is playing.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. When we write, we must ensure that our sentences are clear and correctly punctuated. Let's practice by changing the subject: 'Ngwanabo o a bala' means 'My sibling is reading.'

Now, let's practice our listening and speaking skills. I will read a short story in Sepedi, and you will listen carefully. After I finish, I will ask you some questions about the story. For example, 'Ke eng se se diragalang mo pale?' (What happens in the story?). This will help you practice understanding spoken Sepedi and expressing your thoughts.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite activity using at least three sentences. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, exchange your work with a partner and check each other's sentences for any mistakes. This will help you learn from each other and improve your writing skills.

• The child is playing
• The child is eating
• The child is sleeping

Answer: The child is playing

The sentence translates directly to 'The child is playing' in English.

Answer: Ngwana o a bala.

This sentence means 'The child is reading' and is an example of a simple sentence structure.

• ngwana o a ja
• Ngwana O A Ja
• Ngwana o a ja.

Answer: Ngwana o a ja.

This sentence is correctly capitalized and punctuated.

Answer: .

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

• To test knowledge only
• To understand learning progress
• To make students feel bad

Answer: To understand learning progress

Assessment helps teachers and students understand what has been learned and what needs improvement.

Answer: Re a bua ka Sepedi.

This means 'We are speaking in Sepedi,' which is an example of a speaking activity.

• Ngwana o a ja.
• ngwana o a ja.
• Ngwana O A Ja.

Answer: ngwana o a ja.

This sentence is incorrect because it does not start with a capital letter.

Answer: To make the writing clear.

Correct spacing helps readers understand the text easily.