Sepedi Home Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sepedi. We will look at pictures of animals like 'ngwana' (child), 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), and 'nku' (sheep). Each animal has its own unique sound and characteristics. For example, a dog says 'bark' and a cat says 'meow'.

Let’s practice saying the names of some animals together. When I say 'ntja', you say 'dog'. When I say 'kat', you say 'cat'. Now, let’s make the sounds together: 'bark' for the dog and 'meow' for the cat. This will help us remember the animals better.

I will show you pictures of different animals, and I want you to tell me their names in Sepedi. For example, if I show you a picture of a lion, you will say 'kgoši'. After that, we will play a matching game where you will match the animal sounds to the correct animal pictures. This will help reinforce your learning.

Now it’s your turn! Draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sepedi. Then, describe what it looks like and what sound it makes. For example, if you draw a sheep, you can write 'nku' and say it has wool and says 'baa'. Share your drawings with the class!

• ntja
• kat
• nku
• kgoši

Answer: kat

In Sepedi, 'kat' means 'cat'.

• kat
• nku
• ntja
• kgoši

Answer: ntja

The dog, or 'ntja' in Sepedi, is known for saying 'bark'.

• nku
• kgoši
• kat
• ntja

Answer: kgoši

'Kgoši' is the Sepedi word for 'lion'.

Answer: baa

A sheep makes the sound 'baa'.

• kat
• ntja
• kgoši
• motswako

Answer: motswako

'Motswako' is not an animal; it means 'a child' in Sepedi.

Answer: nku

A sheep, or 'nku', is commonly found on farms.

• kat
• ntja
• nku
• kgoši

Answer: ntja

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

Answer: It is a cat and it says meow.

This answer shows understanding of animal description.