Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 10

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sesotho this term. Assessment is important as it helps us understand what we know and what we still need to learn. We will listen to short texts, discuss them, and answer questions to show our understanding. We will also practice writing sentences correctly.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o bapala ka ntle.' This means 'The child is playing outside.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Now, let's change it to 'Ngwana o ja borai.' which means 'The child is eating food.' We will practice making similar sentences in class.

I will read a short story in Sesotho. After listening, we will discuss the main ideas. I will ask questions like, 'Ke eng e etsahalang moqoqong?' (What is happening in the story?) and 'Ke mang moqoqong?' (Who is in the story?). Students will work in pairs to share their thoughts and answers.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Using the vocabulary we have learned, write five sentences about your daily routine. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, exchange your work with a partner for peer review. Check if your sentences start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.

• The child is playing.
• The child is eating food.
• The child is sleeping.

Answer: The child is eating food.

The sentence translates directly to 'The child is eating food.'

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

Answer: Bana ba ntse ba bapala.

This means 'The children are playing.' It shows correct sentence structure.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should begin with a capital letter.

Answer: To understand what we know and what we need to learn.

Assessment helps identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.

• ngwana o ja borai.
• Ngwana o ja borai
• Ngwana o ja borai.

Answer: Ngwana o ja borai.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

• We write a test.
• We listen to a story and discuss it.
• We read a book silently.

Answer: We listen to a story and discuss it.

The listening activity involves hearing a story and sharing thoughts.

Answer: Check for correct punctuation.

Ensuring correct punctuation helps improve clarity in writing.