isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names like 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingwenya' (crocodile), and 'inyoni' (bird). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will say their names together.

Let’s practice using the names of animals in sentences. For example, I can say, 'Inja iyadlala' which means 'The dog is playing.' Now, let’s create a sentence with 'ikati.' How about, 'Ikati liyaphuma' meaning 'The cat is going out.' I will write these sentences on the board for everyone to see.

Now, we will play a game of charades! I will divide you into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out an animal while the others guess which animal it is in isiNdebele. For example, if someone acts like a lion, the others should say 'ibhubesi.' This will help us remember the names and have fun at the same time!

For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, label it in isiNdebele. For example, if you draw a dog, write 'inja' next to it. You can also write a simple sentence about your animal, like 'Inja iyathanda ukudlala' which means 'The dog loves to play.'

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingwenya

Answer: ikati

Ikati is the correct word for cat in isiNdebele.

• Dog
• Cat
• Lion
• Bird

Answer: Lion

Ibhubesi means lion in isiNdebele.

Answer: Inyoni iyacula.

Inyoni means bird and iyacula means is singing.

• Crocodile
• Dog
• Cat
• Lion

Answer: Crocodile

Ingwenya is the isiNdebele word for crocodile.

Answer: Inja

Inja is the correct term for dog in isiNdebele.

• Inja
• Ikati
• Imoto
• Ibhubesi

Answer: Imoto

Imoto means car, which is not an animal.

Answer: Ikati liyaphuma.

This sentence means 'The cat is going out.'

• Inja
• Ikati
• Inyoni
• Ibhubesi

Answer: Inyoni

Inyoni is the correct word for bird in isiNdebele.