Setswana Home Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. We will focus on common animals such as 'ntšhu' (dog), 'katse' (cat), and 'nku' (sheep). Each animal has a unique sound that we will also learn. For example, a dog says 'bark' which is 'bofe' in Setswana. Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and saying their names together.

Let's look at a picture of a 'katse' (cat). What sound does a cat make? Yes, it says 'meow', which is 'mew' in Setswana. Now, let’s practice with another animal. Here is a picture of a 'ntšhu' (dog). What sound does it make? Correct! It says 'bofe'. We will repeat this for several animals, ensuring everyone can say both the name and the sound.

Now, we will play a game where I will say the name of an animal in Setswana, and you will make the sound that animal makes. For example, if I say 'nku' (sheep), you will say 'baa'. Let’s try it together first, and then I will call on each of you to take a turn. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Setswana. After you finish your drawing, you will present it to the class and tell us what sound your animal makes. This will help you practice your speaking skills and reinforce what we learned today.

• ntšhu
• katse
• nku
• pudi

Answer: katse

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

• mew
• bofe
• baa
• kwik

Answer: bofe

A dog says 'bofe' in Setswana.

Answer: nku

The animal that makes the sound 'baa' is a 'nku', which means 'sheep' in Setswana.

• ntšhu
• katse
• pudi
• molemo

Answer: molemo

'Molemo' means 'good' in Setswana and is not an animal.

Answer: ntšhu

'Ntšhu' is the word for 'dog' in Setswana.

• bofe
• mew
• kwik
• pudi

Answer: mew

A cat says 'mew' in Setswana.

Answer: katse

Students may answer with any animal name; 'katse' is an example.

• sheep
• cat
• dog
• cow

Answer: cow

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