Setswana First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking in Setswana. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying. Speaking allows us to express our thoughts and ideas clearly. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class.

Let's read a short story together: 'Mokhudu o na le ngwana. Ngwana o rata go bapala.' (Mokhudu has a child. The child loves to play.) After reading, we will discuss what the story is about and how it makes us feel.

After listening to the story, I will ask questions to guide our discussion. For example, 'Ke eng se ngwana a se ratang?' (What does the child love?) Students will take turns answering and sharing their thoughts. This will help us practice speaking in complete sentences.

Now, I want each of you to write two sentences about your favorite activity. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ke rata go bapala.' (I love to play.) After writing, you will share your sentences with a partner.

• Mokhudu has a child
• Mokhudu is playing
• Mokhudu loves food

Answer: Mokhudu has a child

The phrase translates directly to 'Mokhudu has a child' in English.

Answer: Ke rata go bala.

This is an example of a complete sentence expressing what you love to do.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark

Answer: Full stop

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

Answer: Ke rata borai.

This sentence means 'I love rice' in Setswana.

• To talk
• To understand
• To write

Answer: To understand

Listening helps us understand what others are saying.

Answer: Ke bua ka ga se se amanang le pale.

This means 'I talk about what relates to the story.'

• Ngwana o.
• Ngwana o rata go bapala.
• O rata.

Answer: Ngwana o rata go bapala.

This is a complete sentence that means 'The child loves to play.'

Answer: Go bua go thusa go tlhaloganya.

This means 'Speaking helps to understand.'