Setswana Home Language - Term 1 - Week 8

Today, we will explore the world of creative writing! Creative writing allows us to express our thoughts and feelings in a fun way. We will learn how to write short stories and sentences that make sense. Remember, when we write, we need to use correct punctuation, like full stops and capital letters, to help our readers understand our stories better.

Let's create a short story together! I will start: 'Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing.' Now, I want you to think of what happens next. You could say, 'The bird sang every morning.' Notice how we use a full stop at the end of each sentence. Let's keep building our story together by adding more sentences!

Now it's your turn! I will give you a picture of a cat. I want you to describe what the cat is doing in one sentence. For example, you could write, 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Once you finish, we will share our sentences with the class.

For your independent practice, I want you to write your own short story. You can choose any character you like, such as a superhero, an animal, or even a magical creature. Write at least three sentences about what your character does. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, draw a picture that goes along with your story!

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

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

• The cat is black.
• Once upon a time, there was a dragon.
• I like ice cream.
• My name is Thabo.

Answer: Once upon a time, there was a dragon.

This sentence introduces a story and captures the reader's interest.

Answer: A character or an adventure.

You can write about any character or adventure that interests you.

• Use a small letter
• Use a capital letter
• Skip the letter
• Use a number

Answer: Use a capital letter

Every sentence should start with a capital letter to show the beginning.

Answer: It helps readers understand the sentences.

Punctuation marks clarify the meaning and structure of sentences.

• the dog is barking
• The dog is barking.
• the Dog is barking.
• The dog is barking

Answer: The dog is barking.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: A superhero.

You can choose any character, like a superhero, animal, or person.

• Fiction
• Non-fiction