Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sepedi. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'nku' (sheep), and 'pudi' (pig). Let's listen to the sounds they make and learn their names together!

Let's practice saying the names of animals and the sounds they make. For example, when I say 'ntja', you say 'woof'! When I say 'kat', you say 'meow'! This will help us remember the names better. Repeat after me: 'ntja' (dog) - 'woof', 'kat' (cat) - 'meow', 'kgoši' (lion) - 'roar', 'nku' (sheep) - 'baa', 'pudi' (pig) - 'oink'.

Now, let's play a matching game! I will show you pictures of animals, and you will tell me their names in Sepedi. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'ntja'. If you get it right, we will make the animal sound together! This will help reinforce what we have learned.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sepedi underneath. Use the words we learned today. After you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and you can tell us what sound your animal makes. This will help you remember the vocabulary even better!

• ntja
• kat
• pudi
• nku

Answer: kat

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

• kgoši
• nku
• kat
• pudi

Answer: kgoši

'Kgoši' is the Sepedi word for 'lion', which is known for its roar.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' is the word for 'dog' in Sepedi.

• woof
• meow
• baa
• oink

Answer: baa

Sheep make the sound 'baa', and in Sepedi, a sheep is called 'nku'.

Answer: pudi

'Pudi' is the Sepedi word for 'pig'.

• kat
• ntja
• kgoši
• molemo

Answer: molemo

'Molemo' is not an animal; it means 'good' in Sepedi.

Answer: oink

Pigs make the sound 'oink', and in Sepedi, a pig is called 'pudi'.

• kat
• nku
• pudi
• ntja

Answer: nku

'Nku' is the correct word for 'sheep' in Sepedi.