Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 5

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

Let's look at some pictures of animals. For example, when I show you a picture of a 'kat', you will say 'kat' and mimic the sound it makes. Repeat after me: 'kat'! Now, let's do the same for 'ntja'. What sound does a dog make? Yes, it barks! Let's practice saying 'ntja' and barking together.

I will play some animal sounds, and you will guess which animal it is in Sepedi. For instance, if I play a barking sound, you will raise your hand and say 'ntja'. If I play a roaring sound, you will say 'kgoši'. This will help us remember the names of the animals and their sounds. Let's start!

Now, it's your turn! I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sepedi underneath. For example, if you draw a 'nku', write 'nku' below your drawing. Once you're done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in Sepedi.

• ntja
• kat
• nku
• kgoši

Answer: kat

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

• elephant
• lion
• dog
• sheep

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' means 'lion' in Sepedi.

Answer: Bark

Dogs make a barking sound, which is associated with the Sepedi word 'ntja'.

• tshepe
• nku
• kat
• ntja

Answer: tshepe

'Tshepe' is the word for 'elephant' in Sepedi.

Answer: Nku

The 'nku' (sheep) makes a bleating sound.

• kat
• ntja
• mofolo
• nku

Answer: mofolo

'Mofolo' is not an animal; it means 'plant' in Sepedi.

Answer: Nku

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

• Roar
• Bark
• Meow
• Bleat

Answer: Roar

Lions make a roaring sound, which is associated with the Sepedi word 'kgoši'.