Kalpin kukaku panem.
Grandma cut the damper
Pronunciation:
Say: kahl-piin kuuk-kah-kuu pah-nem
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in path, 'i' as in 'sit', 'u' as in 'put', 'e' as in 'bed'.
Emphasis on first syllables of words.
Literal Meaning:
lit. cut-past grandmother-doer damper
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - has already happened (past) - in, Noun ending - do-er word - (k)u, Noun
Explanation:
 Demonstrates use of 'subject' or 'do-er' noun ending 'ku' to show that 'kuka' did the cutting. (Context would have inferred this but the use of 'ku' is a distinctive Wamba Wamba language technique which is especially useful when context doesn't help.)
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Grammar, Describing
Learning Exercise:
Basic common Wamba Wamba statement structure
This sentence makes it clear which of the two did the cutting. The 'ku' wasn't really needed because it would be unlikely that the damper would have cut Grandma but it is important to use the 'ku' for learning even when it's not strictly needed.

Write and Say: Think of three examples where it might be important to know eg 'my dog bit the snake'. Write and then say them out loud to the class.

Advanced:
Write a story or song where some makes a 'do-er/done-to mistake'.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kalpa - to cut, to break
kuka - grandmother, grandchild,
panem - damper, bread
Topics:
People and Family - Adults
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
WWDict. p72 'ergative'. (Note: 'ergative case' ending identifies the 'do-er' of an action.)