Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

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 names like 'ntja' for dog, 'katse' for cat, and 'pudi' for sheep. I will say each name, and you will repeat after me to practice your pronunciation.

Let's create an animal name chart together. I will draw pictures of a dog, cat, and sheep on the board. Next to each picture, I will write the Sesotho name: 'ntja', 'katse', and 'pudi'. As we go through each animal, I will ask you to say the name out loud. This will help you remember the names and their sounds.

Now, we will play a game where I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Sesotho. For example, if I bark like a dog, you should respond with 'ntja'. This activity will help you connect the sounds with the names in a fun way.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho next to your drawing. You can choose any animal you like, such as a lion ('tau') or a cow ('khohlo'). Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and you will read the name of your animal aloud.

• ntja
• katse
• pudi
• tau

Answer: katse

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

• dog
• sheep
• cat
• lion

Answer: sheep

'Pudi' refers to a sheep in Sesotho.

• cat
• dog
• sheep
• cow

Answer: dog

'Ntja' is the Sesotho word for dog.

Answer: katse

One example of an animal in Sesotho is 'katse', which means cat.

Answer: tau

'Tau' is the Sesotho word for lion.

• ntja
• katse
• pudi
• moholo

Answer: moholo

'Moholo' means big in Sesotho, not an animal name.

• khohlo
• pudi
• katse
• ntja

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the Sesotho word for cow.

Answer: pudi

'Pudi' is the translation for sheep in Sesotho.