Sepedi Home Language - Term 4 - Week 8

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 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'nku' (sheep), and 'kuku' (chicken). Let’s practice saying these words together!

Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Ke na le ntja' means 'I have a dog.' We can also say, 'Kgoši e a phela' which means 'The lion is alive.' Practicing these sentences will help us remember the words better.

In groups, learners will choose an animal and make the sound it makes. Then, they will say the animal's name in Sepedi. For instance, if a group chooses 'kuku,' they will cluck like a chicken and say, 'kuku.' This activity will help reinforce their learning through fun and interaction.

Each learner will draw their favorite animal and label it in Sepedi. They can write a simple sentence about their animal, such as 'Ke rata nku' (I like sheep). This will allow them to express their creativity while practicing their vocabulary.

• ntja
• kat
• kuku
• nku

Answer: kat

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

• dog
• lion
• sheep
• chicken

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' refers to a lion in Sepedi.

Answer: Ke na le ntja

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

• cat
• dog
• sheep
• lion

Answer: sheep

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

Answer: kuku

'Kuku' means 'chicken' in Sepedi.

• kat
• ntja
• mohale
• kuku

Answer: mohale

'Mohale' is not an animal name in Sepedi; the others are.

Answer: Ke rata kgoši.

This means 'I like lions' in Sepedi.

• Kgoši e a phela
• Kat e a phela
• Nku e a phela
• Kuku e a phela

Answer: Kgoši e a phela

The correct translation is 'Kgoši e a phela,' meaning 'The lion is alive.'