Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names like 'ntja' (dog), 'katse' (cat), and 'khohlo' (elephant). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will say their names together. This will help you remember them better.

Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Ke na le ntja' means 'I have a dog.' Repeat after me: 'Ke na le katse' means 'I have a cat.' We can also say, 'Khohlo e kholo' which means 'The elephant is big.' These sentences help us practice using the vocabulary in context.

Now, let's play a game called Animal Charades. I will divide you into small groups. One person from each group will act out an animal without speaking, while the others guess the animal in Sesotho. For example, if someone pretends to be a cat, the others should say 'katse.' This will help you remember the words while having fun!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. After you finish your drawing, label it in Sesotho. For example, if you draw a dog, write 'ntja' next to it. You can also write a sentence about your animal, like 'Ke na le ntja.' Once you are done, we will share our drawings with the class.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo
• nku

Answer: katse

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

• Dog
• Cat
• Elephant
• Sheep

Answer: Elephant

'Khohlo' refers to an elephant in Sesotho.

Answer: Ke na le ntja.

The translation of 'I have a dog' is 'Ke na le ntja' in Sesotho.

• Dog
• Cat
• Sheep
• Elephant

Answer: Sheep

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

Answer: kholo

'Kholo' means 'big' in Sesotho.

• ntja
• katse
• motho
• khohlo

Answer: motho

'Motho' means 'person' and is not an animal.

Answer: ntja

The word for 'dog' in Sesotho is 'ntja'.

• Ke na le katse
• Ke na le ntja
• Ke na le khohlo
• Ke na le nku

Answer: Ke na le katse

The correct translation for 'I have a cat' is 'Ke na le katse'.