Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are living creatures that can be found in our homes, farms, and the wild. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'khohlo' (cow), 'pudi' (sheep), and 'nku' (goat). Let's start by repeating their names together.

I will show you pictures of different animals. When I show you a picture of a 'katse', you will say 'katse' and describe it. For example, you can say, 'Katse e na le mekoallo e metle' (The cat has beautiful fur). Let's practice with the pictures.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will give you cards with pictures of animals and cards with their names in Sesotho. Your task is to match the picture with the correct name. For example, if you have a picture of a 'pudi', you should find the card that says 'pudi'. Let's work together to match them correctly.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho. Underneath the drawing, write one sentence describing the animal. For example, if you draw a 'ntja', you can write, 'Ntja e rata ho bapala' (The dog loves to play). Show your drawings to your classmates when you are done.

• ntja
• katse
• pudi
• nku

Answer: katse

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

• dog
• cat
• sheep
• cow

Answer: sheep

'Pudi' refers to 'sheep' in Sesotho.

• cat
• dog
• goat
• cow

Answer: dog

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

Answer: khohlo

A 'khohlo' (cow) is commonly found on farms.

Answer: Nku e na le moriri o motle.

This means 'The goat has beautiful fur.'

• katse
• pudi
• mohloa
• ntja

Answer: mohloa

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

• nku
• pudi
• katse
• ntja

Answer: nku

'Nku' means 'goat' in Sesotho.

Answer: Ntja e a hooa.

This means 'The dog barks.'