Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sepedi. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us connect with our culture. We will focus on five animals: 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'nku' (sheep), and 'tshepe' (elephant). Let's say these words together and practice their sounds.

I have created flashcards for each animal. Let's look at the first flashcard. This is a 'ntja' (dog). Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? That's right! A dog barks. Now, let's look at the next flashcard. This is a 'kat' (cat). What sound does a cat make? Yes, a cat meows. We will continue this with all five animals.

Now, I will show you a flashcard, and I want you to say the name of the animal in Sepedi. After that, we will make the sound that the animal makes. For example, if I show you 'kgoši' (lion), you will say 'kgoši' and then roar like a lion. Let's do this together for each animal. Remember to use your loud voices!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal from the ones we learned today. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in Sepedi underneath it. You can use colors to make your drawing bright and beautiful. After you are done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the animal names together.

• ntja
• kat
• nku
• tshepe

Answer: kat

The correct answer is 'kat', which means 'cat' in Sepedi.

• dog
• lion
• elephant
• sheep

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' refers to a lion in Sepedi.

• meow
• bark
• roar
• bleat

Answer: bark

'Ntja' means dog, and dogs bark.

• kat
• kgoši
• nku
• pula

Answer: pula

'Pula' means rain in Sepedi, not an animal.

Answer: tshepe

'Tshepe' is the word for elephant in Sepedi.

Answer: kat

The animal that makes a 'meow' sound is 'kat', which means cat.

Answer: sheep

'Nku' translates to sheep in English.

Answer: kgoši

'Kgoši' refers to the lion, often called the king of the jungle.