Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - 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 communicate better. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'nku' (sheep), and 'kuku' (chicken). Let's start by listening to the sounds these animals make and then learn their names in Sepedi.

Let's practice together! When I say 'ntja', what sound does a dog make? Yes, 'bark'! Now, when I say 'kat', what sound does a cat make? Correct, 'meow'! We will repeat this for each animal. I will say the name in Sepedi, and you will tell me the sound it makes. This will help you remember the names better.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will match them with their names in Sepedi. For example, if I show you a picture of a 'kuku', you will find the word 'kuku' from the list. This activity will help reinforce your learning and make it fun!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sepedi next to it. You can choose any animal we learned today. Once you finish, you will share your drawing with the class and tell us the animal's name in Sepedi. This will help you express your creativity while practicing your language skills.

• ntja
• kat
• kgoši
• nku

Answer: kat

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

• dog
• lion
• sheep
• chicken

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' means 'lion' in Sepedi.

Answer: baa

A sheep makes a sound called 'baa'.

• kat
• ntja
• nku
• kuku

Answer: ntja

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

Answer: kuku

'Kuku' means 'chicken' in Sepedi, and it is one of the animals we learned.

• kgoši
• nku
• pula
• kat

Answer: pula

'Pula' means 'rain' in Sepedi and is not an animal.

• moo
• bark
• cluck
• meow

Answer: cluck

Chickens make a sound called 'cluck'.

Answer: sheep

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