Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 2

Creative writing allows us to express our thoughts and ideas in a fun way. Today, we will learn how to write short stories in Setswana. We will start by discussing what makes a good story, such as characters, settings, and events. I will read a short story in Setswana, and we will talk about what we liked about it.

Let’s look at a simple story: 'Moletlo wa ngwaga e e kgethegileng.' (A special day). In this story, we have a character named Thabo who is excited about his birthday. He invites his friends and they play games. We can see that the story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Notice how we use punctuation like full stops and commas to make our sentences clear.

Now, let’s work together to create a story. I will ask you questions to help us build our story. What is the name of our main character? (Students respond). Where does our story take place? (Students respond). What happens next? (Students respond). As we create our story, I will write it on the board, and we will make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing.

Now it’s your turn! I want each of you to write a short story about a day you enjoyed. Use the structure we discussed: a beginning, a middle, and an end. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, you can draw a picture that goes with your story. Once everyone is done, we will share our stories with the class.

• To write reports
• To express thoughts and ideas
• To memorize facts
• To write letters

Answer: To express thoughts and ideas

Creative writing is about sharing personal thoughts and stories in an imaginative way.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

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

• The ending
• The main character and setting
• The climax
• The moral

Answer: The main character and setting

The beginning of a story introduces the characters and where the story takes place.

Answer: Add exciting events or describe the characters well.

Interesting stories often have exciting events or well-described characters that engage the reader.

• The place where the story happens
• The person or animal in the story
• The lesson learned
• The title of the story

Answer: The person or animal in the story

Characters are the individuals who take part in the events of the story.

Answer: Read your sentences aloud to see if they make sense.

Reading aloud helps you catch mistakes and ensures your sentences flow well.

• Beginning
• Climax
• Ending
• Conflict

Answer: Climax

The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main events unfold.