siSwati First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'imfene' (monkey), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ibhubesi' (lion). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will practice saying their names together.

Let's look at this picture of a dog. In siSwati, we say 'inja'. Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let's look at another animal, the cat. In siSwati, we say 'ikati'. What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! We will continue practicing with more animals.

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures. Your task is to identify the animals and practice saying their names in siSwati. After that, each group will present one animal to the class, including the sound it makes. This will help us learn together and have fun!

For your independent practice, you will complete a worksheet where you will match animal names in siSwati with their pictures. There will also be a section where you can draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati. This will help you remember the words we learned today.

• inja
• ikati
• imfene
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

In siSwati, 'ikati' means cat.

• Dog
• Monkey
• Lion
• Pig

Answer: Monkey

'Imfene' refers to a monkey in siSwati.

Answer: Roar

A lion makes a roaring sound.

• ingulube
• inja
• ibhubesi
• ikati

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the siSwati word for dog.

Answer: Elephant

An elephant is one of the animals that can be found in a zoo.

• Lion
• Pig
• Monkey
• Elephant

Answer: Pig

A pig is commonly found on farms.

• Cat
• Dog
• Pig
• Monkey

Answer: Pig

'Ingulube' is the siSwati word for pig.

Answer: ibhubesi

'Ibhubesi' is the siSwati word for lion.