isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ihhashi' (horse). Let’s say these words together and practice their sounds.

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a dog. This is an 'inja'. Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let’s look at a cat. This is an 'ikati'. What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! We will continue with other animals and their sounds.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you cards with pictures of animals and cards with their names in isiNdebele. Your task is to match the picture with the correct name. For example, if you see a picture of a lion, you will find the card that says 'ibhubesi'. Let’s do this together first, and then you can try it in pairs.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiNdebele underneath. You can choose from the animals we learned today or any other animal you like. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and read the names together.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

The correct answer is 'ikati', which means cat in isiNdebele.

• Dog
• Lion
• Horse
• Pig

Answer: Lion

'Ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiNdebele.

Answer: Bark

Dogs typically bark, which is a common sound associated with them.

• ihhashi
• ingulube
• inja
• ikati

Answer: ihhashi

'Ihhashi' means horse in isiNdebele.

Answer: Cat or Dog

Both cats and dogs are common pets.

• Inja
• Ikati
• Imoto
• Ibhubesi

Answer: Imoto

'Imoto' means car, which is not an animal.

Answer: Ingulube

'Ingulube' is the isiNdebele word for pig.

• Dog
• Cat
• Lion
• Pig

Answer: Lion

Lions are known for their loud roar, making them distinct in the animal kingdom.