Copy right reserved 2025 by Matengu. C, Kawana K.M, Maleka P, Mwanamwali B, Mwendabai C

Kwa sikwata saluna sesinde. Takazo, bupangi, ni zwelopili ya swalisano ikonile kupanga kuli buka ye ikonahale. Likepe ni likepe ki tekulo ya musebezi tuna, swalisano, ni tumelo mwa kwapano yapono. Lwitumezi kwa kuzamaya musipili wo amoho kapilu, mutomo, ni musebezi omunde.

LUYANDO AND THE RAIN MIRROR 

Luyando was a curious 11 year old girl who loved playing outside after school. one dry season afternoon, while exploring her grandmother's old hut, she found something strange under a basket: a small round mirror with raindrops craved around the edge. when she touched it, the mirror shimmered and suddenly, she could hear the sky talking.

Lunyando ni simponi sa pula

Luyando neli kalibe walilimo ze lishumi kailimwi yanalata ahulu kuziba lika nikubapalela fande hazwile kwasikolo.

 Musihali omumwi mwanako yalinanga, hanze abuha situngu sabo kukwahae, afumana sika mwatasi a sizuma.

Simponi sesinyinyani sesinani malotoli apula kwamafelelezo. Asiswala mi sabenya mi onafo feela autwa lihalimu inge libulela.

" Hello, Luyando," the voice said. this is the Rain mirror. You may ask me for rain, but only when the world truly needs". Excited , Luyando ran outside and  shouted, "Bring rain now!"

Storm clouds gathered. Rain poured, her friends danced and sang. But the next day, it kept raining and didn't stop, fields flooded, roads washed away. people were worried.

 ''Lumela Luyando'' linzwi labulela. ''Se ki simponi sa pula. Wakona kukupa kuli pula inele, kono haisi haiba kuli lifasi litokwa pula luli.'' Katabo, Luyando amatela fande nikuhuwa, ''tisa pula onafa!'' Malu a pula akubukana mi pula yanela. Balikani bahae baopela ni kubina.Lizazi lelitatama pula yazwela pili kunela mi neisikasiya. Masimu atiba, mikwakwa ya tapiswa. Batu babilalela.

Luyando ran back to the mirror." please stop the rain!" she cried . The sky answered, You asked without thinking . Rain is a gift, not a toy." From that day Luyando learned to think before acting. She promised to use her voice with care and her heart with wisdom. 

Moral: Power without wisdom can bring harm instead of help .

 Luyando akuta kwa simponi sapula. ''Yeela nakupa, tuhelisa pula kunela!'' alila.Lihalimu laalaba '' ukupile inge usikahupula, pula ki mpo isike libapalelo.'' Asali kuzwela lizazi leo, luyando aituta kuli kikwabutokwa kuhupula pili usikaeza kale sika. 

Asepisa kusebelisa linzwi kapabalelo ni pilu kabutali.

Tuto: Maata asina butali akona kutisa butata isini tuso

Quest for Wisdom

Long, long ago, in a far, village nestled behind a shimmering river, there lived a young girl named Elara. Elara was known throughout the village for her boundless curiosity and her love for stories. She would often sit beneath the ancient oak tree, listening to the elders recount tales of brave heroes and mystical creatures. one day, while exploring the hidden paths of the Whispering Woods,

Kupo Ya Zibo

Kale kale koo! nekunani hae yeneinzi kwatuko nilisa la mezi, mwahae moo nekupila  musizana walibizo la Elara. Musizana yoo nazibahala mwahae kaufela kakuli nalata hahulu makande. 

Nalata hahulu kuina mwatasi akota yetuna inge ateleeza kwamakande kubabahulu ya lindwalume mane cwalo nilingolongoma. Lizazi lelimwi inge abuha bunde bwa lizila ze ipatile za mishitu yeshobota, 

Elara stumbled upon an old, leather-bound book. Its pages were filled with strange symbols and forgotten words. Intrigued, she brought the book back to the village, hoping to decipher its secrets. With the help of the village's wise women, Elara began to unlock the mysteries within the book. They discovered it was a collection of riddles and challenges left behind by a forgotten civilization.

Elara acuncula buka ye supezi. Buka yeo neitezi maswaniso nimanzwi asalibezwi. Atabela buka yeo mi ayiisa mwahae kuhupula kuli ukayobona sesipatile mwabuka moo. Kakutuswa ki musali muhulu wamwahae yananani zibo, akala kutatulula zeipatile zabuka yeo yanaizo nopa. Bafumana kuli buka yeo neitezi linguli zeo baikale nebasiile mane nimishobo yelibezwi.

Each riddle they solved revealed a new clue, leading them on a quest to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, Elara learned the importance of courage, friendship, and the power of knowledge. She faced treacherous trials, outsmarted cunning foes, and ultimately, found the treasure, not of gold or jewels, but of the invaluable wisdom and the stories that connected her to her past.

Nguli ni nguli yeneinzi mwabuka neisupeza kwabufumu bobupatilwe, mwakubata  litaluso zalinguli Elara naitutile butokwa bwatundamo, silikani mane cwalo nibutokwa bwazibo.

Natalimani nimatata amanata, kutalifela balikani bene basiyo hande mi kwamafelelezo ayofumana sifumu seo sanabata. Sifumu seo nesi gauda kono neli zibo yamakande yekopanya Elara ni bupilo bwahae bwakwamulaho.

As for the vocabulary assessment, here are some words from the story. 

Try to define them:

Boundless

Mystical

Decipher

Intrigued

Treacherous

Musebezi 

Ukone kunola litaluso zamanzwi atatama

1. Kusafela

2. Nguli

3. Kuhupulisisa

4. Kutabela

5. Kusabisa

Beverly's Silent Strength

In a small, quite town stood a modest house run by a single mother known for her strict and sharp tongue. Inside lived Beverly, a kind-hearted and beautiful girl with eyes full of dreams and a soul full of patience. Though she loved her mother deeply, life at home was far from easy. Her mother was harsh, often using unkind words and rarely showing affection. 

Maata a Beverly akuzize

Mwa toloponyana ye kuzize, nekunani ndu yende yeo neizamaswa kimushemi alimumwi wamusali ya buhali ni lulimi lolushengile. Mwateni mwandu moo nekupila Berverly, kalibe yomunde ni pilu yende, wa meeto anatezi litolo ni moyo olukuluhi. Nihanalata bomahe cwalo, bupilo kwandu neli bobutata. Bomahe neli bababuhali, hanata nebasebelisa manzwi amamaswe nikusasupeza lilato. 

Yet, Beverly never talked back. She did every chore, followed every rule, and hid her tears behind a brave smile. No one knew what Beverly endured. Whenever she tried to open up, people dismissed her pain or told her to "be strong." So, she kept her sorrow tucked away in the corners of her heart and poured all her energy into school. Her books became her escape, her dreams her motivation.

Nihakulicwalo Beverly nasaba alabingi. Naeza misebezi kaufela yafalapa, kulatelela milao kaufela mi napata miyoko yahae kalumenyo.

Akuna yanaziba manyando a Berverly. Hana likanga kuziambola, batu nebamubulelenga kuli ''akole''. Kona kuli aipulukela manyando ahae mwapilu nikubeela ngana kwasikolo. Libuka zaba mulikanahae, litolo zahae zamufa tundamo.

Despite the emotional wounds at home, Beverly excelled in her studies. She won awards, earned scholarships, and eventually made it to university. There, she finally found the space to breathe, to grow, and to believe in a brighter future.

Even though her mother's harshness didn't stop, Beverly didn't let it break her. She studied harder, smiled wider, and stood taller. When graduation day came, Beverly walked across the stage 

Nihana lobehile pilu cwalo kwandu, Berverly aya kwasikolo sesipahami mane nikufumana sibaka sakuyoituta kwande anaha. Koo afumana sibaka sakubuyela, kuhula ni kulumela kuba ni bupilo bobunde mwanako yesataha. Bomahe nihaneli bababuhali, Berverly nasika kutela mwamulaho. Abala katata, kumenya hahulu ni kuyema katundamo. Lizazi lakufumana mushukwe, Berverly aya fa pili 

not just with a degree, but with the strength of everything she had overcome. She soon landed a good job, moved into her new place, and began a life filled with peace and purpose. Beverly didn't just survive-she flourished. Her story became one of silent strength, quite courage, and a spirit that refused to give up.

isike ka pampili (degree), kono nika maata alika kaufela natulile. 

Afumana musebezi, kututela mwasibaka sahae ni kukala bupilo bobutezi kozo. Berverly nasikatula feela. Likande lahe laba la maata akuzize, bundume ni moya osazwafi.

Vocabulary Exercise:

Match the words from the story to their correct meanings:

Modest

Harsh

Affection

Dismissed

Motivation

Excelled

Musebezi wa tundaniso

Bapanya mazwi kuzwelela fa likande ni litaluso zaona. 

1. Buiketo

2. Buhali

3. Lilato

4. Kuzwisa

5. Susuwezo

6. Kueza hande

7. Flourished

8. Endured

A. To ignore or reject something as unimportant

B. A simple or humble way of living

C. Strong or unpleasant in tone or manner

7. Kuhula

8. Nyandiso

A.Kuicanganisa kapa kuhana sika kuba sabutokwa.

B.Kupila kabunolo ni nuikokobezo.

C.Kubulela ka linzwi lelitiile ni manzwi asiyo hande.

D. To experience something painful or difficult 

E. A feeling of love or warmth 

F. Did very well at something

G. To grow or do well

H. A reason or drive to do something

D.Kuba mwanako  yetata ye butuku.

E.Kuikutwa lilato ni tokomelo.

F.Kueza hande kwasika.

G.Kuhula kapa kueza hande.

H.Kuba nilibaka lakueza sika.

Namataa's Rise above the Noise

Namataa was a bright and hardworking student in high school, always at the top of her class. future looked promising, filled with hope and dreams. But life took an unexpected turn. Namataa fell into temptation and became pregnant during her final year, her matric.

Kuzuha kwa Namataa fahalimu alilata

Namataa  neli mwanasikolo yanatalifile ni kusebeza katata hanali kwasikolo, kiena yanabanga wapili mwakilasi yabona. Bukamuso bwahae nebubonahala kusepisa nebutezi sepo ni litolo.

Kono bupilo bwa cinca, Namataa akenelwa ki miliko mi aitwala mwasitopa sahae sa mafelelezo.

The news spread fast, whispers echoed in the hallways, judgement filled the eyes of neighbors, and people began writing her off. Many thought her journey had ended before it truly began. But Namataa didn't let their words define her. Instead of crumbling, she stood taller. She poured all her stress into her studies, using her books as both armour and anchor. 

Linusa layambalakana kapili, kwaba nikushobotashobota mi anyaziwa mwa meeto abo muyahaneku. Babanata bahupula kuli musipili wahae keufita kwamafelelezo, pili usikakala kale. 

Kono Namataa nasika tuhelela manzwi abatu kuli amutoloke, ayema kabutelele. Asela mihupulo yahae kaufela mwalibuka.

While others watched for her to fail, she kept her eyes on her goals. Day and night, she studied, determined to prove that a mistake didn't mean the end. When the final results were announced, Namataa didn't just pass she soared. She was named a top achiever, her name on every honor list, her success silencing every doubter. Namataa's story became a symbol of resilience, proving that with focus and strength, even the most unexpected paths can lead to triumph. 

Babamwi hane balibezi kusiyala kwahae, abeya meeto ahae kwapili. Busihu ni musihali abala kusupeza kuli mafosisa atoloki mafelezo amutu. Linepo halizwa, Namataa nasikapasa feela kono nakutuzi. Abayena wapili, libizo lahae laba fapampili ni pampili.Likande la Namataa laba sisupo sa bundume, kusupeza kuli kikuteeleza ni maata, nebili linzila zesizona hande zakona kukuisa kwakukoma. 

Vocabulary Exercise: Multiple choice( choose the correct meaning for each bolded word

Temptation 

A. A type of illness

B. A strong desire to do something, often wrong

C. A difficult school exam

D. A place of learning

Musebezi: Ukete kalabo yelukile yetoloka pulelo yefahalimu.

Muliko

A. Mufuta wa butuku.

B. Takazo yakueza sika, hanata sesimaswe.

C. Tatubo ye tata ya sikolo

D. Sibaka sa litutelo

Matric

A. A type of school uniform

B. A family celebration

C. Final year of high school

D. A sports competition

Judgement

A. A kind gift

B. A legal case

C. A quick reaction

D. An opinion or decision, often critical

Matiliki

A. Mufuta wa sikolo.

B. Kuitabisa mwalubasi.

C. Sitopa samafelelezo kwasikolo sesipahami.

D. Lipapali zakwinano

Kunyaza

A. Mpo yende.

B. Taba yamulao

C. Kuhalabela kapili

D. Muhupulo ofosahezi

Armor

A. Heavy books

B. Protective covering, symbolizing strength

C. A school backpack

D. A musical instrument

Determined

A. Confused and uncertain

B. Very tired and sleepy

C. Firm and focused on achieving a goal

D. Angry and aggressive

Liapalo za silelezo

A. Libuka ze bukiti

B. Liapalo za silelezo zesupeza maata

C. Putumende ya sikolo

D. Sibapaliso sa lipina

Kuba nitundamo

A. Kulyangana nikusaba nikutwisiso

B. Kukatala, niku ikutwa kuhozela 

C. Kuyema kakutiya kulwanela mushukwe

D. Kubani bunyemi bobufitelelize

Resilience

A. The ability to recover from challenges 

B. A type of math formula

C. A loud celebration

D. A failure to try

Kuba nitundamo kanako kaufela

A. Tukelo yakuyema kakutiya kulwanisa matata

B. Mukwa womumwi walipalo

C. Mukiti wolilata

D. Kupalelwa kulika

The Whispering Tree

There once was an ancient tree at the edge of a quite village. Its trunk  was wide, its branches stretched like arms welcoming the sky, and its leaves shimmered like emeralds in the sun. The children called it the Whispering Tree. No one knew why-until little Jonah leaned close one afternoon and heard it. The leaves rustled in a voice soft as wind: "Tell me a secret, and I'll hold it safe.'' 

Kota yeshobota

Kale kale koo nekunani kota kwamafelelezo yahae. Siyemba sakota ili (trunk) mwasikuwa. Mitai iwotolokile inge mazoho kuamuhela lihamu, matali abenya inge macwe amatala ainzi mwalizazi. Banana nebabiza kota yeshobota. Hakuna yanaziba libaka haisi Jonah, asikatela kwakota mi autwa matali anyanganya, sina moya ''Nibulele kunutu, mi nikaibeya hande.'' 

So Jonah whispered: "I'm scared of the dark.'' The leaves rustled again, as if they hugged his words. That night, Jonah wasn't afraid. Soon, more children came. One by one, they told the tree their secrets, their dreams, and their wishes. The Whispering Tree never judged or spoke them aloud. It simply listened. Over the years, the tree became a trusted friend, its trunk carved gently with initials and little hearts. Long after the children had grown,

Jonah ashobota ''Nasaba lififi.'' Matali anyanganya, aswalana ni manzwi ahae. Lizazi leo Jonah nasikasaba. Kapili banana bataha. Alimumwi kalimumwi, babulelela likunutu zabona, litolo kapa milelo yabona. Kota nesanyazelezi kapa kubulela likunutu zabona. Neiteleza feela. Mwalilimo kaufela kota yaba mulikani yasepahala, silama safamba sabetiwa hande ni tupilu totunyinyani. Nako kuzwelela banana sebahulile,

the tree stood strong-full of stories, holding each one like a treasure. And even now, when the wind passes through the leaves, if you listen closely, you just might hear it. 

Puzzle Activity: Whispering Tree Word Hunt

Hidden Words:

WHISPER

TREE

SECRET

kota yayema kakutiya, 

itezi yamakande, iyaswalelezi inge sifumu. Nekile kacenu fa, moya haufita mwamatali, haiba inge muteeleza katokomelo mwakona kuutwa.

Musebezi wa pazule: Kota yeshobota.

Manzwi aipatile:

SHOBOTA

KOTA

KUNUTU

LEAF

WIND

DREAM

LISTEN

STORY

BRANCH

FRIEND

CHILDREN

LITALI

MOYA

TOLO

TEELEZA

LIKANDE

MUTAI

MULIKAN

BANANA

W H I S P E R T R E E

S E C R E T Q W B N Y

T R C H I L D R E N M

O E M L I S T E N K E

R A L F A E L H U D S

Y N F R I E N D O A R

B D R E A M C E J V T

R A N C H N E I D T G

A S A F E R S Y L R E

N H T I W N I D A U E

C O Z P S T O R Y M S

H E A R T S B R U T Q

SHOBOTAKOTA

KUNUTUQWBN

TRBANANAREN

OEMTELEZAKE

RALITALIHUDSM

YNMULIKANIDO

MTOLOCEJVTAR

UANCHNEIDTGR

THRIWNIDAUER

ACOZPLIKANDE 

IEARTSRRUTVM

Challenge Question:

1. Which word represents what the tree loved to hear most?

2. What did the children share with the tree?

3. What natural element made the tree's voice?

4. What part of the tree holds the leaves?

Lipuzo zatundaniso

1. Kilifi linzwi leo lisupeza seo kota neilata kuutwa hanata?

2. Kizifi zeo banana baikopanyize kuzona nikota?

3. Kisifi sibupeho sakota senesiezize mulumo

4. Kisibupeho mani sakota sesiswala matali?

The Path Not Taken

Once in a quite town nestled between hills and rivers, there lived a boy named Leo. From young age, Leo had been clever, curios, and full of energy. But as he grew older, he became more stubborn and rebellious. whenever his parents or teachers gave him advice, he would ignore them or walk away.

Leo, didn't care. He skipped classes, refused to do homework, and often got into trouble. Instead of learning in 

Nzila yesikashimbwa

Nako yemwi mwatolopo yekuzize, mwahala malundu ni linuka, nekupila mushimani yanabizwa Leo. Kukala feela kwa bwanana, Leo natalifile nikutala maata. Kono hanze ahula akala kukataza nikusautwa. Bashemi bahae ni maluti ne bamuelezanga, nasateelezi kapa mane nananuhanga. Leo nasabilaeli. Alofa kwasikolo, mi hañata nainzi mwabutata. Isike kuli aitute kwa,

school, Leo began to spend his days with older boys who smoked, drank alcohol, and laughed at anyone who tried to live a disciplined life. At first, Leo felt free and powerful. No one could tell him what to do. He thought he was living the best life- no rules, no stress. But slowly, things started to change. He failed his exams, and no college wanted to accept him. His old friends moved on, and some were arrested. He couldn't keep a job,

kwasikolo, Leo akala kutola ni bashimani babahulu babazuba, babaseha mutu kaufela yapila bupilo bwa likute. Sapili, Leo aikutwa kulukuluha. Akuna yana mubulela sakueza. Ahupula kuli upila bupilo bobunde. Kono kabunya lika zakala kucinca. Asiyala lituto zahae, akuna sikolo sene sitabela kumu amuhela. Balikani bahae nese basa bonwi babamwi nebatamilwe. Nasa koni kuina famusebezi,

and his health began to decline because of years of smoking and drinking. One day, Leo sat on a broken bench outside a closed shop. He was tired, sick, and alone. He remembered all the chances he had ignored, all the people who had tried to guide him. He wished he had listened. But it was too late. Leo story became a warning in the town-a reminder that choices have consequences.

mi makete amubili aba mwamayemo amaswe bakenisa kuzuba ni kunywa lilimo nalilimo. Lizazi lelimwi, Leo aina fasipula senesishwile fande asintolo sene sikwalile. Nakatezi, nakula mi nainzi anosi. Ahupula linako kaufela nasika beela ngana, kaufela batu bene balika kumubeya mwanzila yende.

Ahupula kuli kambe natelelize. kono nese kusina nako. Likande la Leo laba mamela ya mwatolopo.

Vocabulary Exercise: Fill in the Blanks 

Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each sentence. Each word used only once.

Word Bank:

rebellious/ guidance/ consequences/ curious/ declined/ ignored/ disciplined/ reckless

1. Leo was a ........... child who never liked following rules or listening to elders.

2. Despite many warnings, he......the advice given by his teachers.

Musebezi wa tundaniso: Tazeleza manzwi mwalibaka, keta linzwi lelilukile ili kuli lipulelo liutwahale kuba zekondile.

Linzwi ni linzwi lisebeliswe hamwi feela.

Yanasautwi/nasateelezi/likute/kubata kuziba/kuhana/kusaiseza ngana/bumaswe/tuso/kulatula.

1. Leo neli mwanana wa..........milao nikuteeleza kubabahulu.

2. Nihana kalimelwanga............litaelo zana fiwa kimaticele bahae.

3. His poor health was one of the.....of years of bad habits.

4. At first, Leo was a...... boy who loved to explore and ask questions.

5. He refused all help and ........ in both health and behaviour.

6. His parents tried to offer him..... so he could choose a better path.

3. Kusaba nimakete amande neli.........bwa lilimo zakuyeza zemaswe.

4. Sapili, Leo neli mwanana........... yanalata ahulu kuziba lika nikubuza lipuzo.

5. Ahana tuso......... mwamakete amubili wahae ni zibo.

6. Bashemi balika kumufa...........kuli akete nzila yende.

The rise of Mabel

Mabel grew up in a small village where people often whispered behind her back. Her family thought she was too slow to understand things, and her classmates laughed when she struggled to read aloud or solve simple problems.

''Maybe she's not meant for school'' her aunty once said. Even her teachers gave up on her. But Mabel didn't give up on herself.