Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Term 3. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Setswana. The aim is to ensure that everyone understands the vocabulary and can form sentences correctly. We will also discuss the importance of punctuation and spacing in writing.

Let’s look at how to form a simple sentence in Setswana. For example, 'Ngwana o a bapala' means 'The child is playing.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. We will practice forming similar sentences using different subjects and verbs.

In groups, students will listen to a short story read by the teacher. After listening, each group will discuss the main ideas of the story. Students will take turns sharing their thoughts with the class. This will help improve their speaking skills and ensure they understand the content of the story.

Students will write three sentences about their favorite animal in Setswana. They should remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, they will pair up and read their sentences to each other, providing feedback on clarity and correctness.

• The child is eating
• The child is playing
• The child is sleeping

Answer: The child is eating

The phrase translates directly to 'The child is eating' in English.

• ngwana o a tsamaya.
• Ngwana o a tsamaya
• Ngwana O A Tsamaya.

Answer: Ngwana O A Tsamaya.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Dijo tsa me ke borotho.

This sentence means 'My food is bread.' It shows correct structure and vocabulary.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

• Ja
• Bapala
• Tsamaya

Answer: Bapala

'Bapala' is the Setswana word for 'play.'

Answer: Ngwana

'Ngwana' means 'child' in Setswana.

• Ngwana o a ja.
• ngwana o a ja
• Ngwana O A Ja.

Answer: ngwana o a ja

This sentence is incorrect because it does not start with a capital letter.

Answer: Ntja e a goa.

This translation shows the correct structure in Setswana.