Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sesotho. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. For example, a 'cat' is called 'katse' in Sesotho, and a 'dog' is 'ntja'. Let's look at some pictures of animals and practice their names together.

Let's look at some examples. If I show you a picture of a cow, you will say 'khohlo' in Sesotho. If I show you a picture of a lion, you will say 'tau'. Repeat after me: khohlo, tau. Great job! Now, let's see if you can remember these names when we play a game.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will match them with the correct Sesotho names on the board. For example, if I show you a picture of a sheep, you will find 'khohlo' and place it next to the picture. Let's do this together, and I will help you if you need it!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho next to your drawing. You can use the words we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the names together. Remember to use your best colors!

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo
• tau

Answer: katse

In Sesotho, 'cat' is translated to 'katse'.

• dog
• cat
• sheep
• lion

Answer: dog

'Ntja' means 'dog' in Sesotho.

Answer: tau

'Tau' is the Sesotho word for 'lion'.

• sheep
• cow
• cat
• dog

Answer: cow

'Khohlo' translates to 'cow' in English.

Answer: katse

The answer could vary, but 'katse' is a common animal.

• khohlo
• ntja
• mohloa
• tau

Answer: mohloa

'Mohloa' is not an animal name in Sesotho.

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the correct word for 'sheep' in Sesotho.

• dog
• lion
• cat
• sheep

Answer: lion

'Tau' means 'lion' in English.