Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 1

In this lesson, we will explore new vocabulary words that are commonly used in everyday conversations. We will also look at how to form sentences correctly in Sesotho, focusing on the use of punctuation and spacing. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective communication. We will read a short text together and identify key vocabulary, discussing their meanings and how they can be used in sentences.

Let's read a short paragraph together: 'Mokhulu o na le ntja e ntle.' (Grandfather has a beautiful dog.) In this sentence, we can identify the vocabulary words 'mokhulu' (grandfather), 'na' (has), 'ntja' (dog), and 'entle' (beautiful). We will discuss how each word fits into the sentence and how they can be rearranged to create new sentences, such as 'Ntja e ntle e na le mokhulu.' (The beautiful dog has a grandfather.)

Now, let's work together to create sentences using the vocabulary we identified. I will give you a list of words: 'moholo' (big), 'ntlo' (house), 'bana' (children), and 'bona' (see). In pairs, use these words to form sentences. Remember to pay attention to punctuation and spacing. After 5 minutes, we will share our sentences with the class and discuss any corrections needed.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your family using at least five vocabulary words we learned today. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, read your paragraph to a partner. This will help you practice your speaking skills as well. We will then have a few students share their paragraphs with the class.

• Grandfather
• Dog
• Beautiful
• House

Answer: Grandfather

'Mokhulu' translates to 'grandfather' in English.

• Ntja e na le mokhulu.
• Mokhulu na e ntja.
• E ntja mokhulu na.
• Na e mokhulu ntja.

Answer: Ntja e na le mokhulu.

This sentence correctly uses the structure of Sesotho, meaning 'The dog has a grandfather.'

Answer: Bana ba ja borai.

This sentence means 'The children are eating bread.'

• Children
• House
• Dog
• See

Answer: House

'Ntlo' translates to 'house' in English.

Answer: .

The sentence should end with a full stop to indicate completion.

• Mokhulu
• E ntle
• Ntja
• Bana

Answer: E ntle

'E ntle' means 'beautiful' in Sesotho.

• Bana ba bona ntlo.
• Bona bana ntlo.
• Ntlo ba bona bana.
• Bana ntlo bona.

Answer: Bana ba bona ntlo.

This sentence correctly translates to 'The children see the house.'

Answer: Ntja e moholo.

This translates to 'The dog is big' in Sesotho.