Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 4

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us communicate better. We will focus on names like 'ntšhu' for cat, 'nku' for sheep, and 'kgoši' for lion. Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and learn their names together!

Let's look at some pictures of animals. For example, when we see a picture of a dog, we say 'ntšhu' and the sound it makes is 'woof'. We can practice this by repeating after me. I will show you a picture, and you will tell me the name of the animal and the sound it makes. This will help us remember their names better.

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is. For instance, if I say 'meow', you should respond with 'ntšhu'. After that, we will take turns making sounds and guessing the animals. This will help us learn in a fun way!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Setswana. You can use colors to make your drawing beautiful. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and you will tell us the name of your animal and the sound it makes. This will help reinforce what we learned today.

• nku
• ntšhu
• kgoši
• ntšhware

Answer: ntšhu

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

• ntšhu
• nku
• kgoši
• kgojane

Answer: ntšhu

'ntšhu' is the Setswana word for dog, which makes the 'woof' sound.

Answer: kgoši

'kgoši' is the word for lion in Setswana.

• meow
• baa
• roar
• quack

Answer: baa

Sheep make the sound 'baa'.

Answer: ntšhware

'ntšhware' is the Setswana word for bird, which can fly.

• nku
• ntšhu
• metsi
• kgoši

Answer: metsi

'metsi' means water and is not an animal.

• meow
• roar
• baa
• chirp

Answer: roar

Lions make the sound 'roar'.

Answer: ntšhu

'ntšhu' is the Setswana word for dog.