Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. We will focus on words such as 'ntšhu' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'nku' (sheep), and 'kgoši' (lion). I will say each word, and you will repeat after me. This will help you with pronunciation. Remember, learning new words is fun and helps us communicate better!

Let’s create sentences using the animal words we learned. For example, 'Ntšhu e ja nama' means 'The dog eats meat.' I will write this on the board. Now, let’s try another one together: 'Katse e robala' means 'The cat is sleeping.' Can anyone tell me another sentence using an animal name?

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 which animal it is using the Setswana name. This will help you remember the words and practice speaking in a fun way!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Setswana below the picture. Then, write one sentence about what your animal does. For example, if you draw a lion, you might write, 'Kgoši e kgala' (The lion roars). This will help you use the vocabulary in your own way!

• ntšhu
• katse
• nku
• kgoši

Answer: katse

The correct word for 'cat' in Setswana is 'katse'.

• Ntšhu e kgala
• Katse e robala
• Nku e ja
• Kgoši e tsamaea

Answer: Ntšhu e kgala

'Ntšhu e kgala' translates to 'The dog is barking' in Setswana.

Answer: kgoši

The Setswana word for 'lion' is 'kgoši'.

• The sheep is eating
• The cat is sleeping
• The dog is barking
• The lion roars

Answer: The sheep is eating

'Nku e ja' means 'The sheep is eating' in Setswana.

Answer: Katse e robala

The translation for 'The cat is sleeping' is 'Katse e robala'.

• Dog
• Cat
• Sheep
• Lion

Answer: Sheep

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

Answer: ntšhu

The Setswana word for 'dog' is 'ntšhu'.

• The lion roars
• The dog eats
• The cat sleeps
• The sheep grazes

Answer: The lion roars

'Kgoši e kgala' translates to 'The lion roars' in Setswana.