Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'khohlo' (elephant), 'poli' (chicken), and 'konyana' (rabbit). Let's listen carefully as I say each name and repeat after me.

I will show you pictures of animals, and we will match them with their names in Sesotho. For example, here is a picture of a dog. What do we call a dog in Sesotho? Yes, 'ntja'! Now, let's look at the next picture. This is a cat. What is the Sesotho word for cat? Correct, it's 'katse'.

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Sesotho. For instance, if I say 'meow', you should shout 'katse'! Let's see how many animals you can name correctly. Remember to raise your hand before answering!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho underneath. You can use crayons or colored pencils. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in Sesotho. This will help us remember the words better!

• ntja
• katse
• konyana
• poli

Answer: katse

The correct answer is 'katse', which means cat in Sesotho.

• dog
• cat
• elephant
• rabbit

Answer: elephant

'Khohlo' refers to an elephant in Sesotho.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' is the word for dog in Sesotho.

• rabbit
• chicken
• cat
• dog

Answer: chicken

'Poli' translates to chicken in Sesotho.

Answer: katse or khohlo

Both 'katse' (cat) and 'khohlo' (elephant) start with 'k' in Sesotho.

• dog
• cat
• rabbit
• elephant

Answer: rabbit

'Konyana' means rabbit in Sesotho.

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the word for elephant in Sesotho.

• ntja
• katse
• pula
• konyana

Answer: pula

'Pula' means rain in Sesotho, not an animal.