Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 4

Creative writing allows us to express our thoughts and feelings in a fun way. Today, we will explore how to write short stories and sentences in Setswana. We will learn about using punctuation marks like full stops, commas, and question marks to make our writing clear and interesting. Let's start by discussing what makes a good story.

Let’s look at a simple story: 'Moletlo o ne o le monate. Bana ba ne ba ntse ba bapala. Ba ne ba thabela go ja dipholo.' This story uses clear sentences and punctuation. Notice how each sentence ends with a full stop. Now, let’s identify the characters and the setting in this story.

Now, let’s work together to create our own sentences. I will say a word, and you will help me build a sentence around it. For example, if I say 'ntlo' (house), you might say, 'Ntlo e ntle e na le borai.' (The beautiful house has flowers.) Remember to use punctuation at the end of your sentences. Let’s practice this with a few more words.

It’s your turn to write! Think of a fun event that happened to you or a story you want to tell. Write a short story using at least three sentences. Make sure to use punctuation correctly. After you finish writing, we will share our stories with a partner. Remember to listen carefully to your partner’s story and ask them questions about it.

• To express thoughts and feelings
• To write reports
• To memorize facts

Answer: To express thoughts and feelings

Creative writing allows individuals to share their imagination and emotions through words.

• Comma
• Full stop
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

• Read it aloud
• Erase it
• Ignore it

Answer: Read it aloud

Reading aloud helps you check if your sentence makes sense.

Answer: Interesting characters

Interesting characters engage readers and make the story enjoyable.

Answer: Using correct punctuation

Correct punctuation helps clarify the meaning of your sentences.

• Writing a letter
• Writing a story
• Filling in a form

Answer: Writing a story

Writing a story allows for creativity and imagination.

• Setting
• Plot
• Protagonist

Answer: Protagonist

The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.

Answer: To understand and learn from them

Listening helps us appreciate different perspectives and ideas in storytelling.