Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 5

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

Let's look at how we can use these words in sentences. For example, 'Ntate o a ja' means 'Father is eating.' Here, 'ntate' is the subject, and 'o a ja' means 'is eating.' Another example is 'Mme o a robala,' which means 'Mother is sleeping.' Notice how we can describe what our family members are doing using simple sentences.

Now, let's work together to create sentences. I will say a family member, and you will help me make a sentence. For instance, if I say 'ngwana,' you can say 'Ngwana o a bapala,' meaning 'The child is playing.' Let's take turns and create sentences for each family member we learned today.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family. Label each member in Setswana using the words we learned. For example, write 'ntate' under your father and 'mme' under your mother. After that, write one sentence about what each family member is doing. This will help you remember the vocabulary and practice your writing skills.

• ntate
• mme
• ngwana
• bana

Answer: mme

In Setswana, 'mme' means 'mother'.

• bana
• ngwana
• ntate
• mme

Answer: bana

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

Answer: Ntate o a ja.

The translation for 'Father is eating' is 'Ntate o a ja.'

• father
• mother
• child
• sibling

Answer: child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in Setswana.

Answer: There is no direct translation, but 'bana' can refer to siblings.

'Bana' can refer to children or siblings in a family context.

• Mme o a ja.
• Ngwana o a ja.
• Ntate o a robala.
• All of the above.

Answer: All of the above.

All the sentences are correct and use family vocabulary appropriately.

• Ngwana o a robala.
• Ngwana o a bapala.
• Ngwana o a ja.
• Ngwana o a etla.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

'Ngwana o a bapala' means 'The child is playing.'

Answer: Mme o a robala.

This sentence means 'Mother is sleeping.'