Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 5

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 also learn the sounds these animals make. For example, a dog is called 'ntja' in Sesotho, and it barks. Let's start by looking at some pictures of animals and saying their names together.

Let's look at some examples. The cow is called 'khohlo' and it moos. The cat is 'katse' and it meows. We can practice saying these names together. I will show you a picture of an animal, and you will tell me its name in Sesotho. This will help you remember the names better.

Now, let's have some fun! I will call out an animal's name in Sesotho, and I want you to act like that animal. For example, if I say 'ntja', you will bark and pretend to be a dog. This activity will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals. After we finish, we will discuss which animals you liked acting out the most.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho next to it. You can also write down what sound it makes. Once you finish, we will have a sharing session where you can show your drawing to the class and tell us about your animal.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo
• nku

Answer: katse

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

• dog
• cow
• sheep
• cat

Answer: cow

'Khohlo' refers to a cow in Sesotho.

• meow
• moo
• bark
• quack

Answer: bark

Dogs make a barking sound.

Answer: nku

'Nku' is the Sesotho word for sheep.

• ntja
• katse
• mohloa
• nku

Answer: mohloa

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

Answer: moo

Cows make a mooing sound.

• nku
• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' means dog in Sesotho.

Answer: bird

Birds are animals that can fly.