Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 9

Today, we will explore new words in Setswana. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings clearly. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss the meanings of these words and how they can be used in sentences.

Let’s look at the sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala.' (The child is playing.) Here, we see the subject 'Ngwana' (child), the verb 'bapala' (play), and we have used a full stop at the end. Now, let’s create a new sentence using the word 'bana' (children). We can say, 'Bana ba a ja.' (The children are eating.) Notice how we maintain proper spacing and punctuation.

In groups, you will receive a set of words. Your task is to create sentences using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation. For example, if you have the words 'molemi' (teacher) and 'o a ruta' (is teaching), you can form the sentence 'Molemi o a ruta.' After creating your sentences, share them with the class.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Choose three new words you learned today and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check if they understand your meaning.

• Child
• Children
• Play

Answer: Children

'Bana' is the plural form of 'ngwana', meaning 'children'.

• Ngwana o a ja
• Ngwana a ja o
• Ja o ngwana

Answer: Ngwana o a ja

The correct structure is subject-verb-object, so 'Ngwana o a ja' means 'The child is eating.'

Answer: Molemi o a ruta.

This sentence means 'The teacher is teaching.'

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

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

Answer: Play

'Bapala' is the verb that means 'to play' in Setswana.

• O
• Ngwana
• Ja

Answer: Ngwana

'Ngwana' means 'child' and is the subject of the sentence.

• O a ja ngwana
• Ngwana a ja o
• Ngwana o a ja

Answer: Ngwana o a ja

The correct sentence structure is subject-verb-object.

Answer: Is teaching

'O a ruta' translates to 'is teaching' in English.