Sesotho Home Language - Term 4 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sesotho. Animals are living beings that can be found in our homes, farms, and the wild. We will focus on common animals such as 'ntja' (fish), 'khohlo' (cat), 'ntja e kholo' (dog), 'phele' (bird), and 'khohlo' (mouse). Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and repeating their names together.

For example, if we look at a 'khohlo' (cat), we can say, 'Khohlo e na le mebala e metle' which means 'The cat has beautiful colors.' Let's practice this with other animals. For 'ntja' (fish), we can say, 'Ntja e phela ka metsi' meaning 'The fish lives in water.' This helps us understand how to describe what animals look like and where they live.

Now, let's play a game called Animal Charades. I will describe an animal in Sesotho, and you will guess which animal it is. For example, if I say, 'E na le mebala e fapaneng, e phela ka metsi,' you should guess 'ntja' (fish). After guessing, we will all say the name of the animal together and describe it. This will help us remember the names and characteristics of the animals.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write a sentence about it in Sesotho. For example, if you draw a 'khohlo' (cat), you can write, 'Khohlo e monate' which means 'The cat is nice.' Once you finish, we will share our drawings and sentences with the class.

• ntja
• khohlo
• phele
• ntja e kholo

Answer: ntja e kholo

In Sesotho, 'ntja e kholo' means 'dog'.

• khohlo
• ntja
• phele
• khohlo

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' means 'fish', which lives in water.

• The cat is big
• The cat has beautiful colors
• The cat is small
• The cat is friendly

Answer: The cat has beautiful colors

This sentence describes the appearance of a cat.

Answer: phele

'Phele' means 'bird', which is an animal that can fly.

• ntja
• khohlo
• motho
• phele

Answer: motho

'Motho' means 'person', which is not an animal.

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the word for 'cat' in Sesotho.

• The fish lives in water
• The fish is big
• The fish is small
• The fish is colorful

Answer: The fish lives in water

This sentence describes the habitat of a fish.

Answer: Khohlo e monate.

This means 'The cat is nice.'