Setswana First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. We will focus on common animals such as 'ntšhu' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'nku' (sheep), 'kgoši' (lion), and 'tshepe' (elephant). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will repeat their names together. Understanding these words will help us talk about our pets and animals we see in nature.

Let’s practice using the names of animals in sentences. For example, 'Ntšhu e ja nama' means 'The dog eats meat.' I will write this sentence on the board. Now, let’s create another sentence together. How about 'Katse e robala' which means 'The cat is sleeping.' Can anyone suggest another animal and a sentence using it?

Now, we will play a game called Animal Charades. I will divide you into small groups. Each group will choose an animal and act it out without speaking. The other groups will guess the animal in Setswana. For example, if your group acts like a lion, you will say 'kgoši' when you guess. This will help us remember the animal names and have fun together!

For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in Setswana below it. You can also write a simple sentence about what your animal does. For example, if you draw a dog, you might write 'Ntšhu e a go rata' which means 'The dog loves you.'

• ntšhu
• katse
• nku
• kgoši

Answer: katse

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

• elephant
• lion
• dog
• cat

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' refers to a lion in Setswana.

Answer: Ntšhu e a go boela.

The translation of 'The dog is barking' in Setswana is 'Ntšhu e a go boela.'

• sheep
• cat
• dog
• elephant

Answer: sheep

'Nku' translates to 'sheep' in English.

Answer: tshepe

'Tshepe' is the word for 'elephant' in Setswana.

• Katse e a ja
• Katse e a go ja
• Katse e a ja nama
• Katse e a go ja nama

Answer: Katse e a ja nama

The correct sentence is 'Katse e a ja nama', meaning 'The cat eats meat.'

• The dog is barking
• The dog loves you
• The dog is sleeping
• The dog eats meat

Answer: The dog loves you

'Ntšhu e a go rata' translates to 'The dog loves you' in English.

Answer: Nku e a ja borai.

The sentence 'Nku e a ja borai' means 'The sheep eats grass.'