Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals and the sounds they make in Sesotho. We will look at pictures of animals and practice saying their names. For example, 'ntja' means 'dog' and 'khohlo' means 'cat'. We will also learn the sounds they make, like 'bark' for dogs and 'meow' for cats.

Let’s practice together! I will show you a picture of a 'ntja' (dog). What sound does a dog make? Yes, it goes 'bark'! Now, let’s look at a 'khohlo' (cat). What sound does a cat make? Correct! It goes 'meow'. We will repeat this for several animals, ensuring everyone can say the names and sounds correctly.

Now, let’s split into small groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures. Your task is to name the animals in Sesotho and make the sounds they produce. After practicing, each group will present one animal to the class, saying its name and demonstrating the sound. This will help us learn from each other and have fun!

For your independent practice, I will give you a worksheet with pictures of animals and their names in Sesotho. Your job is to match the animal with the correct sound. For example, draw a line from 'ntja' to 'bark'. This will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals we learned today.

• ntja
• khohlo
• karete
• nku

Answer: khohlo

In Sesotho, 'khohlo' means 'cat'.

• meow
• bark
• moo
• quack

Answer: bark

Dogs make a 'bark' sound.

Answer: nku

'Nku' means 'cow' in Sesotho, and cows say 'moo'.

• ntja
• khohlo
• mohloa
• nku

Answer: mohloa

'Mohloa' is not an animal; it means 'vegetable'.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' means 'dog' in Sesotho.

• bark
• meow
• roar
• chirp

Answer: meow

Cats make a 'meow' sound.

Answer: poli

'Poli' means 'duck' in Sesotho, and ducks say 'quack'.

• ntja
• khohlo
• nku
• karete

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the Sesotho word for 'cat', which says 'meow'.