Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 2

Creative writing allows us to express our thoughts and feelings in unique ways. This week, we will focus on writing short texts that tell a story or describe an event. We will learn how to use punctuation correctly to make our writing clear and enjoyable to read. Remember, every sentence should start with a capital letter and end with a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.

Let's look at a short text together: 'The sun was shining brightly in the sky. The children were playing in the park, laughing and having fun. Suddenly, a big dog ran past them, chasing a ball!' Notice how each sentence has a clear beginning and end, and how punctuation helps us understand the flow of the story.

Now, let's work together to create a short text. I will start with a sentence: 'It was a rainy day.' What do you think happened next? Let's brainstorm ideas as a class. I will write down your suggestions on the board. Remember to think about how we can use punctuation to make our sentences clear.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short story of at least five sentences. Choose a topic that interests you, such as a day at the zoo, a birthday party, or an adventure in the forest. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, share your story with a partner and discuss what you liked about each other's writing.

• To inform the reader
• To express thoughts and feelings
• To summarize a story
• To write a report

Answer: To express thoughts and feelings

Creative writing is all about expressing personal thoughts and emotions in a unique way.

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Answer: ?

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

Answer: A capital letter

Every sentence begins with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

• Three
• Five
• Ten
• One

Answer: Five

The assignment requires at least five sentences to develop a complete thought.

Answer: Using correct punctuation

Correct punctuation helps readers understand the structure and meaning of sentences.

• A math problem
• A day at the zoo
• A list of groceries
• A science experiment

Answer: A day at the zoo

A day at the zoo is a creative topic that allows for storytelling and imagination.

Answer: Share it with a partner

Sharing your story with a partner allows for feedback and discussion about your writing.

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Answer: ;