Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (fish), 'konyana' (rabbit), 'pudi' (sheep), 'ntloana' (cat), and 'ntja' (dog). Let's listen carefully and repeat after me!

Let's create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Ke na le ntja' means 'I have a dog.' Now, let's try another one: 'Pudi e ntse ka ntle' means 'The sheep is outside.' I will say the sentence in Sesotho, and you will repeat it after me.

Now, we will play a matching game! I will show you pictures of animals, and you will match them with their names in Sesotho. For example, if I show you a picture of a cat, you will find the word 'ntloana.' Let's do this together, and I will help you if you get stuck!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write its name in Sesotho next to it. You can use the words we learned today. When you are done, we will share our drawings with the class!

• ntja
• pudi
• konyana
• ntloana

Answer: ntja

The correct answer is 'ntja', which means 'dog' in Sesotho.

• Cat
• Sheep
• Fish
• Rabbit

Answer: Sheep

'Pudi' refers to 'sheep' in Sesotho.

• Dog
• Rabbit
• Cat
• Fish

Answer: Rabbit

'Konyana' is the Sesotho word for 'rabbit.'

Answer: Ntloana e robala.

The correct translation is 'Ntloana e robala,' meaning 'The cat is sleeping.'

• ntja
• pudi
• mohloa
• konyana

Answer: mohloa

'Mohloa' is not an animal name; it means 'vegetable' in Sesotho.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' is the word for 'fish' in Sesotho.

• Ke na le konyana
• Ke na le ntja
• Ke na le ntloana
• Ke na le pudi

Answer: Ke na le konyana

The correct phrase is 'Ke na le konyana,' which means 'I have a rabbit.'

Answer: pudi

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