Sesotho Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are living beings that can be found in our homes, farms, and the wild. We will focus on names like 'ntja' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'konyana' (rabbit), 'phele' (snake), and 'nku' (sheep). Let's start by repeating these names together.

For example, if we take the word 'katse', we can say 'Katse e na le mebala e metle' which means 'The cat has beautiful colors.' Let's practice this with other animals. How would you describe a 'ntja'? You could say 'Ntja e na le molala o molelele' meaning 'The dog has a long tail.'

Now, let's play a game of charades! I will describe an animal in Sesotho, and you will act it out without speaking. For example, if I say 'ntja', you can bark like a dog. After each turn, we will guess which animal it is and say its name in Sesotho. This will help us remember the names and characteristics of the animals.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you have finished your drawing, label it in Sesotho. For example, if you draw a 'katse', write 'katse' underneath your drawing. Then, share your drawing with a partner and describe your animal using a sentence in Sesotho.

• katse
• ntja
• nku
• konyana

Answer: ntja

In Sesotho, 'ntja' means 'dog'.

• Rabbit
• Cat
• Dog
• Snake

Answer: Cat

'Katse' translates to 'cat' in English.

Answer: nku

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

• Cat
• Dog
• Snake
• Rabbit

Answer: Snake

'Phele' is the Sesotho word for 'snake'.

Answer: Konyana e na le mebala e metle.

This means 'The rabbit has beautiful colors.'

• Dog
• Cat
• Rabbit
• Sheep

Answer: Rabbit

'Konyana' refers to a 'rabbit' in Sesotho.

• Ntja e na le molala o molelele.
• Katse e na le mebala e metle.
• Konyana e le monate.
• Nku e na le moriri.

Answer: Ntja e na le molala o molelele.

This sentence means 'The dog has a long tail.'

Answer: Katse

The answer will vary based on the student's preference.