siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - 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 communicate better. We will focus on common animals such as 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'phoyisa' (cow), 'ngwenya' (crocodile), and 'shongololo' (millipede). Let's start by repeating these words together.

I will show you pictures of different animals, and you will tell me their names in siSwati. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'inja'. Let's practice with a few pictures. Look at this one; what animal is this? Yes, it's 'kati'! Great job!

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 instance, if I bark like a dog, you should say 'inja'. Let's try it together! Remember to listen carefully and think about the animal names we learned.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati next to it. Use the words we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in siSwati. This will help us remember the vocabulary better!

• inja
• kati
• phoyisa
• ngwenya

Answer: kati

The correct answer is 'kati', which means 'cat' in siSwati.

• dog
• cow
• cat
• crocodile

Answer: cow

'Phoyisa' refers to a cow in siSwati.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the siSwati word for 'dog'.

• Meow
• Bark
• Roar
• Hiss

Answer: Roar

A 'ngwenya', which is a crocodile, is often associated with a roaring sound.

Answer: Millipede

'Shongololo' refers to a millipede in siSwati.

• kati
• phoyisa
• shongololo
• siyabonga

Answer: siyabonga

'Siyabonga' means 'thank you' and is not an animal name.

Answer: ngwenya

'Ngwenya' is the siSwati word for 'crocodile'.

• Inja
• Kati
• Phoyisa
• Ngwenya

Answer: Kati

'Kati' is the siSwati word for 'cat', which makes a 'meow' sound.