Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

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. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (fish), 'konyana' (rabbit), and 'pudi' (sheep). Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and saying their names together.

Let's practice saying the names of animals along with their sounds. For example, when we see a 'ntja', we can say 'ntja' and mimic the sound it makes. Now, let's do this with a 'konyana' and a 'pudi'. I will show you a picture, and you will tell me the name in Sesotho and make the sound. This will help us remember the names better.

In groups, you will take turns acting out an animal without speaking, while the others guess the animal's name in Sesotho. For example, if you act like a 'ntja', your friends will guess and say 'ntja'. This fun activity will help reinforce what we've learned and encourage teamwork.

Now, it's your turn to be creative! Draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho next to your drawing. You can also write down what sound it makes. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and everyone will practice saying the names together.

• ntja
• konyana
• katse
• pudi

Answer: katse

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

• sheep
• dog
• cat
• fish

Answer: sheep

'Pudi' refers to a sheep in Sesotho.

Answer: bark

In Sesotho, the sound a dog makes is referred to as 'bark'.

• ntja
• konyana
• pudi
• katse

Answer: ntja

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

Answer: nku

A 'nku' is a bird that can fly, and it is called 'nku' in Sesotho.

• konyana
• ntja
• pudi
• katse

Answer: konyana

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

• meow
• baa
• woof
• quack

Answer: baa

The sound a sheep makes is referred to as 'baa' in Sesotho.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' means 'dog' in Sesotho.