Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about different animals and the sounds they make. In Sesotho, we have unique words for each animal. For example, a 'cat' is called 'katse', and it makes a sound we describe as 'meow'. We will also learn how to say the names of these animals in sentences.

Let’s look at some examples together. The word for 'dog' in Sesotho is 'ntja', and it makes a sound we call 'bark'. When we say it in a sentence, we can say, 'Ntja e a barka' which means 'The dog barks'. We will practice saying these sentences aloud together.

Now, let’s work in groups. Each group will choose an animal and create a poster. You will draw the animal, write its name in Sesotho, and describe the sound it makes. For example, if your group chooses 'ntja', you will write 'ntja' and 'e a barka' on your poster. Afterward, each group will present their poster to the class.

You will receive a worksheet with pictures of different animals and their names in Sesotho. Your task is to match each animal with the correct sound it makes. For example, you will draw a line from 'katse' to 'meow'. This will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals we learned today.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo
• nku

Answer: katse

In Sesotho, 'katse' means 'cat'.

• meow
• bark
• moo
• quack

Answer: bark

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

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the Sesotho word for 'cow'.

• sheep
• cat
• dog
• horse

Answer: sheep

'Nku' refers to a 'sheep' in Sesotho.

Answer: meow

The sound a cat makes is called 'meow' in Sesotho.

• ntja
• nku
• poni
• katse

Answer: poni

'Poni' is the Sesotho word for 'horse'.

• ntja
• katse
• mohloa
• nku

Answer: mohloa

'Mohloa' is not an animal; it means 'to grow'.

Answer: Ntja e a barka

The correct translation for 'The dog barks' is 'Ntja e a barka'.