Setswana Home Language - Term 1 - Week 10

This week, we will focus on consolidating what we have learned in Setswana. We will review vocabulary, practice sentence construction, and engage in discussions. It is important to use correct punctuation and spacing in our writing. We will also listen to short texts and answer questions to check our understanding.

Let's look at how to build a 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. Now, let's create another sentence together: 'Mma o a cooka' which means 'Mother is cooking.' Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.

In groups, discuss your favorite activities. Each student will take turns to share one sentence about what they like to do. For example, 'Ke rata go bapala' means 'I like to play.' As you speak, remember to listen carefully to your classmates and respond to them. This will help us practice our speaking and listening skills.

Now it's time for you to write your own sentences. Think of three things you like to do and write a sentence for each. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. Check if you used correct punctuation and spacing.

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

Answer: The child is playing

The sentence translates directly to 'The child is playing' in English.

Answer: Ke rata go bala.

This sentence means 'I like to read.'

• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

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

Answer: Capital letter

The first letter of a sentence is always a capital letter.

• Mother is cooking
• Mother is playing
• Mother is sleeping

Answer: Mother is cooking

The sentence translates to 'Mother is cooking' in English.

Answer: Ke rata go tsamaya.

This means 'I like to walk.'

• ke rata go ja
• Ke rata go ja.
• Ke rata go ja,

Answer: Ke rata go ja.

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

Answer: We share sentences and listen to each other.

In a group discussion, we practice speaking and listening by sharing our thoughts.