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5.1.1 Conversational Skills – Tongue Twisters and Riddles
Indigenous Languages · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Riddling process: challenge, turn-taking, negotiation, interjection, answer
- Performing and composing tongue twisters in the learner’s indigenous language
- Theme vocabulary: culture, ethnicities, different, leadership, foods, dressing, customs, values, rules, together, unity, diversity, beautiful, celebrate
What you will be able to do
- identify commonly used tongue twisters and riddles in the community
- take part in the performance of riddles and tongue twisters
- recognise the importance of riddles and tongue twisters in enhancing communication skills
Key questions
“Why are tongue twisters important in language development?”
“How do riddles help in enhancing communication?”
Lessons
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Riddles and turn-taking
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizBring riddles from your community, use the riddling process, and practise turn-taking in your indigenous language.
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Tongue twisters for clear speech
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPerform, record and compose tongue twisters in your indigenous language to train speed and clarity.