isiZulu Home Language - Term 4 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals and the sounds they make. Animals are all around us, and each one has a unique name in isiZulu. For example, a dog is called 'inja', and a cat is 'ikati'. We will also learn how to say the sounds these animals make, such as 'bark' for dogs and 'meow' for cats.

Let’s look at some examples together. The cow is called 'inkomo' in isiZulu, and it makes a sound that we describe as 'moo'. The sheep is 'imvu', and it goes 'baa'. I will say the name of the animal, and you will repeat after me. Then, we will make the sound together!

Now, let’s work in groups. Each group will choose an animal and prepare to present it to the class. You will say the animal's name in isiZulu, demonstrate the sound it makes, and share one interesting fact about that animal. For example, if your group chooses 'inja', you can say that dogs are often kept as pets.

For your independent activity, you will draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiZulu. Make sure to include the sound it makes. After you finish, we will have a gallery walk where you can share your drawings with your classmates and explain what you have created.

• inja
• ikati
• imvu
• inkomo

Answer: ikati

In isiZulu, 'ikati' means cat.

• dog
• cat
• cow
• sheep

Answer: cow

The cow is known for making the sound 'moo'.

Answer: bark

Dogs typically make a barking sound.

• inkomo
• imvu
• ikati
• inja

Answer: imvu

'Imvu' is the isiZulu word for sheep.

Answer: cow

Cows are commonly found on farms.

• bark
• meow
• baa
• moo

Answer: baa

Sheep are known to make the sound 'baa'.

• dog
• car
• cat
• cow

Answer: car

A car is a vehicle, not an animal.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the isiZulu word for dog.