isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 2 - 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. For example, a dog is called 'inja' in isiXhosa, and a cat is 'ikati'. Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and learn their names together!

Let's look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a cow. What sound does a cow make? Yes, it goes 'moo'. In isiXhosa, we say 'inkomo' for cow. Now, let's try another one. Here is a picture of a lion. What sound does a lion make? Correct, it roars! In isiXhosa, we call a lion 'ingonyama'.

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures. I want you to take turns showing the picture to your friends and saying the name of the animal in isiXhosa. Then, make the sound that the animal makes. For example, if you have a picture of a sheep, you will say 'imvu' and then say 'baa'. Let's see how many animals we can name together!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in isiXhosa below it. If you want, you can also write what sound the animal makes. After you are done, we will have a sharing time where you can show your drawing to the class and tell us about your animal.

• ikati
• inja
• imvu
• ingonyama

Answer: inja

In isiXhosa, 'dog' is called 'inja'.

• cat
• cow
• lion
• sheep

Answer: cow

'Inkomo' means 'cow' in isiXhosa.

• baa
• moo
• roar
• quack

Answer: roar

A lion makes a roaring sound.

Answer: ikati

'Ikati' is the isiXhosa word for 'cat'.

• dog
• sheep
• cow
• lion

Answer: sheep

'Imvu' means 'sheep' in isiXhosa.

Answer: moo

A cow makes a 'moo' sound.

• inkomo
• imvu
• ingonyama
• inja

Answer: ingonyama

'Ingonyama' is the isiXhosa word for 'lion'.

Answer: sheep

A sheep makes a 'baa' sound.