Sepedi Home Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sepedi. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'nku' (sheep), and 'pudi' (pig). Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and repeating their names together.

I will show you a picture of a 'ntja' (dog). Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let's say the name together: 'ntja'. Great! Now, let's look at another picture of a 'kat' (cat). What sound does a cat make? That's right, it meows! Repeat after me: 'kat'.

Now, I will show you a series of animal pictures, and I want you to tell me the name of each animal in Sepedi. After each picture, we will make the sound that the animal makes. For example, if I show you a picture of a 'pudi' (pig), you will say 'pudi' and then we will all say 'oink' together. Let's practice with a few more animals!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you have finished your drawing, write the name of the animal in Sepedi next to it. You can also practice saying the name out loud. After you are done, we will have a sharing session where you can show your drawing and tell us the name of your animal in Sepedi.

• ntja
• kat
• pudi
• nku

Answer: kat

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

• lion
• sheep
• dog
• pig

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' means 'lion' in Sepedi.

Answer: baa

Sheep make a 'baa' sound.

• kat
• ntja
• nku
• pudi

Answer: ntja

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

Answer: pig

Pigs make the 'oink' sound.

• pudi
• ntja
• kgoši
• molemo

Answer: molemo

'Molemo' is not an animal; it means 'good' in Sepedi.

• nku
• kat
• pudi
• ntja

Answer: nku

'Nku' means 'sheep' in Sepedi.

Answer: pudi

'Pudi' is the word for 'pig' in Sepedi.