Grade 7 Sesotho study guide

Grade 7 Sesotho (Mophato wa 7 Sesotho) is the final year of the Senior Phase in South African schooling, and the assessment measures whether a learner can use Sesotho as a home language across listening, speaking, reading, writing, language structure and literature. It suits learners completing Grade 7 who need a school-based record of competence in Sesotho, and it is also useful for parents and tutors who want a clear picture of what Senior Phase Sesotho actually demands. The exam is not a single paper: expect comprehension of written and spoken texts, questions on grammar and conventions (noun classes, concords, tense, punctuation), a longer piece of writing such as a narrative, letter or argument, and literature work on prescribed poems, stories or drama. Oral work - prepared speaking, reading aloud and listening tasks - carries real weight, so candidates who only drill written exercises lose marks. The Grade 7 Sesotho study guide has 5 sections and about 1,271 words.