isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in isiXhosa. 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), 'ingcuka' (fox), and 'ihagu' (pig). Let's start by repeating these names together!

Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Ndine inja' means 'I have a dog.' You can also say, 'Ikati liyadlala,' which means 'The cat is playing.' I will write these sentences on the board, and we will read them together.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will tell me their names in isiXhosa. After that, you will match the pictures with the correct words on the board. This will help you remember the names better. Let’s start with the first animal!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiXhosa underneath. You can also write a sentence about what your animal likes to do. For example, if you draw a dog, you might write, 'Inja iyadlala' (The dog is playing). Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingcuka

Answer: ikati

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

• Dog
• Cat
• Lion
• Pig

Answer: Lion

'Ibhubesi' translates to 'lion' in isiXhosa.

Answer: I have a dog.

'Ndine inja' means 'I have a dog' in isiXhosa.

• ihagu
• ingcuka
• ikati
• inja

Answer: ihagu

'Ihagu' is the isiXhosa word for 'pig'.

• ingcuka
• ibhubesi
• umntwana
• ikati

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' means 'child' and is not an animal name.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the isiXhosa word for 'dog'.

• The cat is sleeping
• The cat is playing
• The dog is barking
• The pig is eating

Answer: The cat is playing

'Ikati liyadlala' translates to 'The cat is playing' in isiXhosa.

Answer: Any of the following: inja, ikati, ibhubesi, ingcuka, ihagu.

Students can name any of the animals we learned about, such as 'inja' (dog) or 'ikati' (cat).