Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Term 3. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Setswana. The goal is to assess your understanding and help you consolidate your skills. We will read short texts, discuss them, and complete some writing exercises to ensure you can use Setswana effectively.

Let's read a short text together: 'Ngwana o na le dipholo tse di monate. O rata go bapala le bagwera ba gagwe.' After reading, I will ask you some questions. For example, 'Ke eng se ngwana a se ratang?' (What does the child like?). The answer is 'O rata go bapala' (He/She likes to play). This shows how we can understand the text by answering questions.

Now, let’s work in pairs. Each pair will read a different short text. After reading, discuss with your partner what the text is about. Use sentences like 'Ke eng se se amanang le...' (What is related to...) to guide your discussion. After 5 minutes, we will share our findings with the class.

For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal in Setswana. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ngwaga ke ngwana wa me.' (The animal is my child). After you finish, we will share some of your sentences with the class.

• The child has sweet fruits.
• The child has nice shoes.
• The child has nice sweets.

Answer: The child has nice sweets.

The phrase refers to the child having enjoyable treats.

Answer: Ke rata go bapala le bagwera ba me.

This shows the ability to express personal preferences in Setswana.

• Ngwana o a ja.
• Ngwana a ja.
• Ngwana o ja.

Answer: Ngwana o ja.

This is the correct form of the sentence in Setswana.

Answer: Ke rata lelapa la me.

This demonstrates understanding of expressing love in Setswana.

• He/She likes to read.
• He/She likes to write.
• He/She likes to play.

Answer: He/She likes to read.

This phrase indicates a preference for reading.

Answer: Ke rata bogobe.

This shows the ability to express preferences in Setswana.

• .
• !
• ?

Answer: ?

A question mark is used to indicate a question.

Answer: Bagwera.

This shows knowledge of vocabulary in Setswana.