isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us connect with our culture. We will look at pictures of animals and learn how to say their names in isiNdebele. For example, a dog is called 'inja', and a cat is 'ikati'. Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and see how we can mimic them!

Let's look at some pictures of animals together. I will show you a picture of a cow. Can anyone tell me what a cow is called in isiNdebele? That's right! It is 'inkomo'. Now, let's repeat it together: 'inkomo'. Great job! Now, let's try with a few more animals: a sheep is 'imvu', and a chicken is 'inkukhu'.

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is. For example, if I say 'moo', you should shout 'inkomo'! After that, we will act out the animal. If I say 'inja', you can bark like a dog. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals in isiNdebele.

For our independent activity, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, label it in isiNdebele. If you drew a cat, write 'ikati' next to it. You can also share your drawing with a friend and tell them what animal it is in isiNdebele. This will help you practice both your writing and speaking skills!

• inkukhu
• inja
• imvu
• inkomo

Answer: inja

In isiNdebele, 'inja' means dog.

• sheep
• cat
• cow
• chicken

Answer: sheep

'imvu' refers to a sheep in isiNdebele.

Answer: moo

A cow makes the sound 'moo'.

• inkukhu
• ikati
• inja
• imvu

Answer: ikati

'ikati' is the isiNdebele word for cat.

Answer: inkomo

'inkomo' means cow in isiNdebele.

• dog
• cat
• chicken
• sheep

Answer: chicken

'inkukhu' is the isiNdebele word for chicken.

• cat
• dog
• sheep
• cow

Answer: dog

Dogs make the sound 'bark'.

Answer: imvu

'imvu' is the isiNdebele word for sheep.