Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. Animals are an important part of 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). We will also learn how to describe the sounds these animals make in Setswana.

Let's look at some examples together. The word for 'dog' in Setswana is 'ntšhu'. When a dog barks, we say it makes the sound 'ntšhu ntšhu'. Similarly, for a cat, we say 'katse' and the sound is 'meow' or 'mew'. We will practice saying these words and sounds together as a class.

In groups, students will choose an animal from our list and act out the sound it makes. For example, one group can choose 'pudi' and make the sound 'moo'. After each group presents, we will all repeat the animal name and sound together. This will help reinforce our learning and make it fun!

For independent practice, students will draw their favorite animal and write its name in Setswana below the picture. They can also write the sound that the animal makes. Once they finish, they will share their drawings with a partner, practicing their speaking skills in Setswana.

• ntšhu
• katse
• pudi
• nku

Answer: katse

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

• dog
• cat
• cow
• lion

Answer: cow

'Pudi' refers to a 'cow' in Setswana.

Answer: ntšhu ntšhu

In Setswana, the sound a dog makes is expressed as 'ntšhu ntšhu'.

• kgoši
• nku
• ntšhu
• katse

Answer: kgoši

'Kgoši' is the Setswana word for 'lion'.

• nku
• pudi
• molelo
• katse

Answer: molelo

'Molelo' means 'fire' and is not an animal name in Setswana.

Answer: nku

The word for 'sheep' in Setswana is 'nku'.

• meow
• moo
• bark
• roar

Answer: moo

The sound a cow makes is expressed as 'moo' in English.

Answer: ntšhu

One example of an animal in Setswana is 'ntšhu', which means 'dog'.