Setswana Home Language - Term 4 - Week 4

This week, we will focus on assessing what we have learned in Setswana. We will read short texts, discuss them, and answer questions. It is important to listen carefully and express our thoughts clearly. We will also practice writing sentences, making sure to use correct punctuation and spacing.

Let's look at how to build a sentence. For example, if we have the words 'ngwana' (child) and 'o a ja' (is eating), we can combine them to form a complete sentence: 'Ngwana o a ja.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. This is how we write correctly in Setswana.

I will read a short story in Setswana, and after that, we will discuss it together. Listen carefully to the story. After I finish, I will ask you questions about what you heard. For example, 'Ke eng se se diragalang mo pale?' (What happened in the story?) This will help us practice our speaking skills.

Now it's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal in Setswana. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, you can share your sentences with a partner and check if they have used correct punctuation.

• Child
• Dog
• Cat
• Food

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• Ngwana o a ja
• 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.

Answer: Ke rata borai.

This sentence means 'I like rice.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

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

• Ja
• Bona
• Tla
• Rata

Answer: Ja

'Ja' means 'to eat' in Setswana.

Answer: Ntja

'Ntja' is the word for 'dog' in Setswana.

• Ke a itumela
• Ke a lela
• Ke a ja
• Ke a bona

Answer: Ke a itumela

'Ke a itumela' translates to 'I am happy' in Setswana.

Answer: Capital letter

The capital letter is used to start a sentence.