Sepedi Home Language - Term 3 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sepedi. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals such as 'ngwana' (child), 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), and 'nku' (sheep). Let's listen to how these words sound and practice saying them together.

Let's look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a 'ntja' (dog). Can anyone tell me what this animal is called in Sepedi? Yes, it is 'ntja'. Now, let's try with another picture. Here is a 'kat' (cat). Can you say 'kat'? Great job! Remember, we can use these words in sentences like, 'Ke na le ntja' (I have a dog).

Now, I will give you a worksheet with pictures of animals and their names in English. Your task is to match the pictures with the correct Sepedi names. For example, if you see a picture of a lion, you will draw a line to 'kgoši'. I will walk around to help you. Let's work together and share what we find!

For your independent practice, I want you to think of your favorite animal. Write a simple sentence in Sepedi about that animal. For example, if your favorite animal is a cat, you can write, 'Ke na le kat'. Draw a picture of your animal next to your sentence. Once you finish, we will share our sentences with the class!

• kat
• ntja
• nku
• kgoši

Answer: ntja

In Sepedi, 'ntja' means dog.

• cat
• lion
• sheep
• child

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' refers to a lion in Sepedi.

Answer: Ke na le kat

This sentence means 'I have a cat' in Sepedi.

• dog
• cat
• sheep
• lion

Answer: sheep

'Nku' is the Sepedi word for sheep.

Answer: ngwana

'Ngwana' means child in Sepedi.

• ntja
• kat
• kgoši
• motswako

Answer: motswako

'Motswako' is not an animal; it means 'a type of food'.

Answer: kat

'Kat' is the word for cat in Sepedi.

• Ke rata ntja ya ka
• Ke na le ntja
• Ke rata kat
• Ke na le ngwana

Answer: Ke rata ntja ya ka

This sentence translates to 'I love my dog' in Sepedi.