Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about family members in Setswana. Family is important in our culture, and knowing how to name our family members helps us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'ntate' (father), 'mme' (mother), 'ngwana' (child), and 'bana' (children). Let's practice saying these words together!

Let's create sentences using our new vocabulary. For example, 'Ntate o a ja' means 'Father is eating.' Now, let's try another one: 'Mme o a ruta ngwana' means 'Mother is teaching the child.' Can anyone come up with a sentence using 'bana'?

In groups, draw a family tree and label each member in Setswana. Use the words we learned today. For example, write 'ntate' for father and 'mme' for mother. Once you finish, each group will present their family tree to the class, explaining who each person is using Setswana sentences.

Complete the worksheet that has pictures of family members. Write the correct Setswana word next to each picture. There will be a section where you can write your own sentences about your family using the vocabulary we learned. Remember to use 'ntate', 'mme', 'ngwana', and 'bana' in your sentences.

• ntate
• mme
• ngwana
• bana

Answer: mme

The correct word for 'mother' in Setswana is 'mme'.

• bana
• ngwana
• ntate
• mme

Answer: ntate

'Ntate' is the Setswana word for 'father'.

Answer: ngwana

'Ngwana' means 'child' in Setswana.

• mother
• father
• children
• child

Answer: children

'Bana' refers to 'children' in Setswana.

Answer: Mme o a ja.

This sentence means 'Mother is eating.'

• ntate
• mme
• motho
• ngwana

Answer: motho

'Motho' means 'person' and is not a specific family member.

Answer: bana

'Bana' is the word for 'children' in Setswana.

• Ngwana o a ja.
• Bana o a ja.
• Mme o a ja.
• Ntate o a ja.

Answer: Mme o a ja.

The sentence 'Mme o a ja.' means 'Mother is eating.' and is grammatically correct.