isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiZulu. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ihhashi' (horse). Let's start by repeating these names together.

Let's look at the sounds that some animals make. For example, a dog says 'bark' which is 'ukukhala' in isiZulu. A cat says 'meow', which is 'ukukhala' too. We can practice these sounds together. I will say the animal name in isiZulu, and you will respond with the sound it makes. This will help us remember the names better.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of different animals, and you will tell me their names in isiZulu. For example, if I show you a picture of a lion, you will say 'ibhubesi'. After that, we will match the animal sounds to the correct pictures. This will reinforce your learning and make it fun!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiZulu underneath. You can also write the sound it makes. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and everyone will get a chance to say the animal's name and sound in isiZulu.

• ikati
• inja
• ibhubesi
• ingulube

Answer: inja

The correct answer is 'inja', which means 'dog' in isiZulu.

• cat
• lion
• horse
• pig

Answer: lion

'Ibhubesi' is the isiZulu word for 'lion'.

Answer: ukukhala

In isiZulu, the sound a cat makes is referred to as 'ukukhala'.

• ingulube
• ihhashi
• inja
• kati

Answer: ihhashi

'Ihhashi' means 'horse' in isiZulu.

Answer: inja

The animal that makes a 'bark' sound is 'inja', which means 'dog'.

• ingulube
• ibhubesi
• umuthi
• ihhashi

Answer: umuthi

'Umuthi' means 'tree' and is not an animal in isiZulu.

• ingulube
• inja
• ibhubesi
• kati

Answer: ingulube

'Ingulube' is the isiZulu word for 'pig'.

Answer: ikati

'Ikati' means 'cat' in isiZulu.