siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'ngwenya' (crocodile), 'phofu' (sheep), and 'imfene' (monkey). Let's start by repeating these words together!

I will show you pictures of different animals, and we will say their names in siSwati. For example, here is a picture of a dog. What do we call a dog in siSwati? Yes, 'inja'! Now, let’s look at a cat. What is the siSwati word for cat? Correct, it is 'kati'. This way, we can learn to recognize and name animals in our language.

Now, let’s play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in siSwati. For example, if I say 'woof woof', you will say 'inja'. Let’s try another one! If I say 'meow', what do you say? Yes, 'kati'! This activity will help you remember the names of the animals better.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati next to it. You can choose any animal we learned today. After you finish your drawing, we will share them with the class and say the names together. This will help us remember the words and have fun at the same time!

• inja
• kati
• ngwenya
• phofu

Answer: kati

In siSwati, 'kati' means cat.

• Dog
• Crocodile
• Monkey
• Sheep

Answer: Crocodile

'Ngwenya' refers to a crocodile in siSwati.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the siSwati term for dog.

• woof
• meow
• baa
• roar

Answer: baa

In siSwati, a sheep makes the sound 'baa'.

Answer: Monkey

'Imfene' is the siSwati word for monkey.

• kati
• phofu
• ndlovu
• ngwenya

Answer: ndlovu

'Ndlovu' means elephant and was not part of today's lesson.

• inja
• phofu
• kati
• ngwenya

Answer: phofu

'Phofu' is the term for sheep in siSwati.

Answer: Cat

The sound 'meow' is associated with a cat, which is 'kati' in siSwati.