siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us connect with our culture. We will look at pictures of animals and learn how to say their names in siSwati. For example, 'inja' means 'dog', and 'kukhamba' means 'cat'.

Let’s practice some animal names together. I will show you a picture of an animal, and you will repeat after me. For instance, if I show you a picture of a cow, I will say 'inkomo'. You will say 'inkomo' after me. This way, we can learn the names of animals together and have fun!

Now, let’s work in groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures and a list of animal names in siSwati. Your task is to match the pictures with the correct names. Once you have matched them, we will come together as a class and share what we found. This will help us remember the names better!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati underneath. You can use the vocabulary we learned today. Once you finish, we will have a mini-exhibition where you can show your drawings to your classmates and tell them the name of your animal in siSwati.

• inja
• kukhamba
• inkomo
• phoyisa

Answer: kukhamba

In siSwati, 'kukhamba' means 'cat'.

• Dog
• Cat
• Cow
• Horse

Answer: Dog

'Inja' translates to 'dog' in siSwati.

Answer: Cow

'Inkomo' is the siSwati word for 'cow'.

• inkomo
• kukhamba
• phoyisa
• inja

Answer: phoyisa

'Phoyisa' means 'police' and is not an animal.

Answer: inja

'Inja' means 'dog' in siSwati.

• inyoni
• inkomo
• kukhamba
• inja

Answer: inyoni

'Inyoni' is the siSwati word for 'bird'.

• Dog
• Cat
• Police
• Cow

Answer: Police

'Phoyisa' means 'police' and is not an animal.

Answer: ihhashi

'Ihhashi' is the siSwati word for 'horse'.