Setswana First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'ntšhu' (dog), 'katse' (cat), 'nku' (sheep), 'kgoši' (lion), and 'pudi' (cow). I will show you pictures of these animals and say their names in Setswana. Repeat after me to practice your pronunciation.

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

Now, we will play a matching game! I have cards with pictures of animals and cards with their names in Setswana. You will work in pairs to match the animal pictures with the correct names. Once you have matched them, we will go through the answers together. This will help you remember the names better.

For your independent activity, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Setswana underneath. You can also write a simple sentence about your animal. For example, if you draw a cow, you can write 'Pudi e a fa nama' which means 'The cow gives meat.' Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class.

• ntšhu
• katse
• nku
• pudi

Answer: katse

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

• lion
• dog
• sheep
• cow

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' means 'lion' in Setswana.

Answer: Ntšhu e a goa.

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

• cat
• sheep
• dog
• lion

Answer: sheep

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

Answer: pudi

'Pudi' is the word for 'cow' in Setswana.

• ntšhu
• katse
• pudi
• motlhala

Answer: motlhala

'Motlhala' is not an animal name; it means 'tooth' in Setswana.

Answer: Katse e a robala.

The sentence 'Katse e a robala' means 'The cat is sleeping.'

• The cow is eating
• The cow gives meat
• The cow is sleeping
• The cow runs fast

Answer: The cow gives meat

'Pudi e a fa nama' translates to 'The cow gives meat' in English.