Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are living creatures that can be found in our environment. We will focus on some common animals such as 'ntja' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'konyana' (rabbit), 'pudi' (sheep), and 'nku' (goat). Each animal has its own unique sound and characteristics.

Let’s practice the sounds that animals make. For example, the 'ntja' barks, and we say 'woof' in English. In Sesotho, we can say 'ntja e a barka'. Let's repeat this together. Now, what sound does a 'katse' make? Yes, it meows! In Sesotho, we say 'katse e a meow'.

I will show you pictures of different animals, and you will tell me their names in Sesotho. For example, I will show you a picture of a 'pudi'. Who can tell me what this is in Sesotho? Great! It’s a 'pudi'. Now, let’s match the animal sounds with their names. I will play an animal sound, and you will raise your hand to tell me the name in Sesotho.

Now it’s your turn! I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho next to your drawing. After you finish, we will share our drawings with the class. Remember to say the name of your animal out loud in Sesotho when you present it!

• ntja
• katse
• pudi
• nku

Answer: katse

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

• dog
• cat
• sheep
• rabbit

Answer: sheep

'Pudi' refers to a sheep in Sesotho.

• meow
• bark
• moo
• quack

Answer: bark

'Ntja' is a dog, and dogs bark.

Answer: konyana

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

• nku
• katse
• pula
• pudi

Answer: pula

'Pula' means 'rain' in Sesotho, not an animal.

Answer: katse

The 'katse' is the animal that makes a 'meow' sound.

• pudi
• nku
• ntja
• katse

Answer: nku

'Nku' is the Sesotho word for 'goat'.

Answer: baa

A sheep makes a 'baa' sound.