Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

This week, we will review everything we have learned in Setswana. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to show what you know and understand. We will do this through short texts and discussions. Remember to listen carefully and think about your answers.

Let’s look at how to build sentences. For example, if we take the words 'ntate' (father) and 'o a ja' (he eats), we can create a full sentence: 'Ntate o a ja.' Notice the correct spacing and punctuation. We will practice this together to ensure everyone understands how to form sentences correctly.

In groups, you will listen to a short story read by the teacher. After listening, discuss the main ideas with your group. Each group will then share one sentence about the story with the class. Pay attention to how you speak and remember to use correct punctuation when writing your sentences on the board.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Using the vocabulary we have learned, write three sentences about your family. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, read your sentences to a partner. This will help you practice your speaking skills as well.

• Mother
• Father
• Brother
• Sister

Answer: Father

'Ntate' translates to 'father' in English.

• O a ja
• Ja o a
• A ja o
• O ja a

Answer: O a ja

'O a ja' means 'He eats' and is correctly structured.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

This sentence means 'The child is playing.'

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate a question.

Answer: He eats.

'O a ja' translates to 'He eats' in English.

• Dumela
• O kae?
• Ke a leboga
• Nna ke

Answer: Nna ke

'Nna ke' is not a greeting; it means 'I am.'

• Oa ja?
• O a ja?
• O a ja?
• O a ja?

Answer: O a ja?

Correct spacing is important for clarity in writing.

Answer: Ntate, mma.

'Ntate' means father and 'mma' means mother.