isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are all around us, 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 start by repeating these names together!

Let’s practice the sounds that these animals make. For example, when I say 'inja', you can bark like a dog. When I say 'ikati', you can meow like a cat. This will help us remember the names better. Now, let’s do it together! I will say the animal name, and you will make the sound.

Now, we will play a game of charades! I will choose an animal, and I will act it out without speaking. You will guess which animal I am pretending to be. After you guess, we will say the name of the animal in isiNdebele together. This will help us learn through movement and fun!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and label it in isiNdebele. Use the names we learned today. Once you finish, you can share your drawing with a friend and tell them about your animal in isiNdebele. This will help you remember the words and express your creativity!

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

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

• Dog
• Lion
• Pig
• Horse

Answer: Lion

'Ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiNdebele.

Answer: Bark

Dogs make a barking sound, which is a common sound associated with them.

• ingulube
• ihhashi
• ikati
• inja

Answer: ihhashi

'Ihhashi' is the isiNdebele word for horse.

• Dog
• Cat
• Elephant
• Lion

Answer: Elephant

We did not learn about elephants today; we focused on dogs, cats, and lions.

Answer: Cat

The cat makes a 'meow' sound.

• ingulube
• ibhubesi
• ihhashi
• inja

Answer: ingulube

'Ingulube' means pig in isiNdebele.

Answer: Roar

When pretending to be a lion, you would roar, which is the sound a lion makes.