Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will explore the sounds of letters in Setswana. Phonics helps us understand how letters combine to form words. We will listen to sounds and practice saying them together. For example, the letter 'b' makes the sound /b/, and when we add 'a', we get the word 'ba'. Let's say it together: ba!

Let's look at some examples of how to build words. If we take the sounds /m/, /a/, and /t/, we can combine them to form the word 'mat'. Now, let's try another one: /s/, /e/, and /t/ make the word 'set'. Can anyone think of a sentence using the word 'set'? Great! 'I set the table.'

Now, let's work together to create sentences. I will say a word, and you will help me build a sentence. For example, if I say 'pula', you can say, 'Pula e na le metsi.' (The rain has water.) Let's try another one: 'ntlo'. What sentence can we create? Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences!

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words we learned today. Make sure to use correct spacing and punctuation. After you finish writing, read your sentences to a partner. This will help you practice your reading skills and share your ideas with others.

• /k/
• /s/
• /m/

Answer: /k/

The letter 'k' makes the /k/ sound, as in the word 'kudu'.

• sun
• sud
• san

Answer: sun

The correct word is 'sun', formed by combining the sounds /s/, /u/, and /n/.

Answer: Ntlo e ntle.

The sentence 'Ntlo e ntle' means 'The house is beautiful.'

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a question to indicate that an answer is expected.

• tab
• bat
• tabu

Answer: tab

The sounds /t/, /a/, and /b/ combine to form the word 'tab'.

Answer: Rain

'Pula' means 'rain' in English.

• I like to play.
• I like to play
• I like to play!

Answer: I like to play.

The correct sentence uses a period at the end to indicate it is a statement.

Answer: mat, mama

Both 'mat' and 'mama' start with the /m/ sound.