Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn new words in Setswana. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala.' This means 'The child is playing.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Now, let's change 'bapala' to 'ja' to make a new sentence: 'Ngwana o a ja.' This means 'The child is eating.' We will practice making more sentences like this.

In groups, you will create sentences using the words we learned from the story. Each group will choose three words and make a sentence for each. Remember to use correct punctuation. After you have finished, each group will share their sentences with the class. This will help us learn from each other.

Now, it's your turn to write! On your own, choose five new words from the story and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use capital letters at the beginning and full stops at the end. Once you finish, read your sentences to a partner. This will help you practice speaking and listening.

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

Answer: The child is eating.

The sentence translates to 'The child is eating' in English.

• Ja
• Bapala
• Tshela

Answer: Bapala

'Bapala' means 'play' in Setswana.

Answer: Ngwana o a etela.

This sentence means 'The child is visiting.' It uses the word 'ngwana' correctly.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop

Answer: Full stop

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

Answer: Capital letter

Every sentence starts with a capital letter.

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

Answer: Ngwana o a ja.

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

• The child is eating.
• The child is playing.
• The child is running.

Answer: The child is playing.

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

Answer: Ja

'Ja' means 'eat' in Setswana.