Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sepedi. Animals are living beings that can be found in nature, and they come in various shapes and sizes. We will focus on common animals such as 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'nku' (sheep), and 'kuku' (chicken). Let's listen to the sounds they make and learn how to describe them!

Let's practice the sounds that animals make. For example, the 'ntja' (dog) says 'bark', and the 'kuku' (chicken) says 'cluck'. I will make the sound, and you will guess which animal it is. After that, we will repeat the names of the animals together in Sepedi.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of different animals, and you will match them with their names in Sepedi. For example, if I show you a picture of a 'kat' (cat), you will point to the word 'kat' on the board. This will help you remember the names of the animals better.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and label it in Sepedi. You can use crayons or colored pencils. Once you finish, share your drawing with a friend and tell them the name of your animal in Sepedi. This will help you practice your vocabulary and speaking skills.

• kat
• ntja
• nku
• kuku

Answer: ntja

In Sepedi, 'ntja' means 'dog'.

• kgoši
• kuku
• nku
• ntja

Answer: kuku

'Kuku' is the Sepedi word for 'chicken', which says 'cluck'.

• kat
• nku
• kgoši
• ntja

Answer: kat

'Kat' means 'cat' in Sepedi.

Answer: nku

A 'nku' (sheep) is an example of an animal that lives on a farm.

• kgoši
• ntja
• kat
• kuku

Answer: kgoši

'Kgoši' means 'lion', which is often referred to as the king of the jungle.

Answer: bark

A dog makes a 'bark' sound.

• nku
• kgoši
• kat
• ntja

Answer: nku

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

Answer: kat

Students can answer with their favorite animal, such as 'kat' (cat).