Setswana Home Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will explore the sounds of Setswana letters. Phonics helps us understand how letters combine to form words. We will practice saying the sounds of different letters and how they come together to create words. For example, the letter 'b' sounds like 'buh', and when combined with 'a', it makes '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'. Let’s say it together: 'muh', 'ah', 'tuh' – 'mat'. Now, let’s try another one: 's', 'i', 't' makes 'sit'. Can you hear the sounds? Great job!

Now, let’s work together in groups. Each group will receive a set of letter cards. Your task is to create as many words as you can using the letters. Once you have formed your words, write them down on the board. Remember to use correct spacing and punctuation. After that, we will read the words together as a class.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the words you created in your groups. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Once you finish, draw a picture that represents one of your sentences. This will help you connect your writing with your creativity!

• kuh
• buh
• suh
• tuh

Answer: kuh

The letter 'k' makes the sound 'kuh'.

• sun
• run
• fun
• bun

Answer: sun

The sounds 's', 'u', and 'n' combine to form the word 'sun'.

Answer: mat

A word that starts with 'm' is 'mat'.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

We use a full stop (.) at the end of a sentence.

• sitt
• sit
• seet
• set

Answer: sit

The correct spelling of the word is 'sit'.

Answer: b

The first letter of 'bat' is 'b'.

• one
• two
• three
• four

Answer: two

You can form two words: 'ate' and 'tea'.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

An example sentence is 'The cat is sleeping.'