Setswana First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In Setswana, understanding phonics helps us read and write effectively. Today, we will focus on specific sounds in Setswana words. For example, the sound 'ts' in 'tshepo' (hope) and 'kg' in 'kgosi' (chief). We will practice these sounds through repetition and examples.

Let’s take the word 'motswana' (a person from Botswana). We can break it down into sounds: 'mo', 'tsa', 'na'. Now, let’s practice blending these sounds together to form the word. Next, we will look at how to change 'motswana' into a plural form by adding 'bana' to create 'bana ba motswana' (children of a person from Botswana).

Now, let’s work together to create sentences using the words we have built. For instance, if we take the word 'motswana', we can create the sentence: 'Motswana o a ithuta' (The person from Botswana is learning). I will write it on the board, and you will help me identify the subject, verb, and object in the sentence. Let’s also practice adding punctuation at the end of our sentences.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite animal using at least five words we have learned today. Remember to use correct spacing and punctuation. After you finish writing, read your paragraph to a partner and listen to their paragraph as well. This will help you practice your speaking and listening skills.

• k
• g
• kg
• ng

Answer: kg

The sound 'kg' is a unique consonant sound in Setswana, represented by the letters 'kg'.

• Motswana o a ja.
• Motswana a ja o.
• O a motswana ja.
• Ja motswana o a.

Answer: Motswana o a ja.

This sentence correctly follows the subject-verb structure in Setswana.

Answer: hope

'Tshepo' translates to 'hope' in English, illustrating a positive concept.

• kgosi
• motswana
• bana
• ithuta

Answer: kgosi

'Kgosi' is the Setswana word for 'chief'.

Answer: Bana ba a tshwara diphiri.

This sentence means 'The children are holding the balls.'

• motswanas
• bana ba motswana
• motswanas ba
• motswana ba

Answer: bana ba motswana

The plural form is 'bana ba motswana', meaning 'children of a person from Botswana'.

Answer: Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses.

Punctuation marks are essential for understanding the structure and meaning of sentences.

• sh
• ts
• th
• ch

Answer: ts

'Ts' is a phoneme in Setswana, representing a specific sound.