isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiXhosa. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in isiXhosa will help us communicate better. We will look at pictures of animals and learn how to say their names. For example, 'inja' means dog, and 'ikati' means cat. Let's start by looking at some pictures!

I will show you a picture of a lion. Can anyone tell me what a lion is called in isiXhosa? Yes, it is 'ingonyama'. Now, let’s listen to the sound a lion makes. (Play a lion roar sound). What sound does a lion make? That's right! It roars. Let’s practice saying 'ingonyama' together.

Now, let's work in 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 cow ('inkomo'), you will say 'inkomo' and then moo like a cow. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals.

For your independent practice, you will receive a worksheet with pictures of different animals. Your task is to write the name of each animal in isiXhosa next to the picture. After you finish, you can color the pictures. Remember to use the words we learned today!

• inja
• ikati
• ingonyama
• inkomo

Answer: ikati

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

• Dog
• Lion
• Cat
• Cow

Answer: Lion

'Ingonyama' is the isiXhosa word for lion.

• Roar
• Moo
• Bark
• Meow

Answer: Moo

Cows make a 'moo' sound.

Answer: inja

'Inja' means dog in isiXhosa.

• ikati
• ingonyama
• inkomo
• inja

Answer: inkomo

'Inkomo' is the isiXhosa word for cow.

Answer: ingonyama

The lion, or 'ingonyama', roars.

• inja
• ikati
• umntu
• inkomo

Answer: umntu

'Umntu' means person, not an animal.

Answer: Meow

A cat makes a 'meow' sound.