siSwati Home Language - Term 2 - Week 6

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 focus on common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'ngwenya' (crocodile), 'phoyisa' (elephant), and 'gogo' (goat). Let's start by repeating these words together.

I will show you pictures of different animals. When I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'inja'. If I show you a cat, you will say 'kati'. Let's practice together. Look at this picture of an elephant. What do we call it in siSwati? Yes, 'phoyisa'! Great job!

Now, let's work in groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures. I want you to take turns identifying the animals and making their sounds. For example, when you see a dog, you can bark like a dog and say 'inja'. This will help you remember the names better. Afterward, we will share what we learned with the class.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati below the drawing. You can choose from the animals we learned today or any other animal you like. Once you finish, we will display your artwork on the wall for everyone to see!

• kati
• inja
• ngwenya
• phoyisa

Answer: inja

In siSwati, 'inja' means dog.

• cat
• crocodile
• elephant
• goat

Answer: crocodile

'Ngwenya' refers to a crocodile in siSwati.

• cat
• dog
• elephant
• goat

Answer: elephant

'Phoyisa' is the siSwati word for elephant.

• inja
• kati
• gogo
• sikhumbuzo

Answer: sikhumbuzo

'Sikhumbuzo' is not an animal; it means 'reminder'.

Answer: kati

'Kati' is the siSwati word for cat.

Answer: gogo (if the student chooses goat)

Students can choose any animal and write its name in siSwati.

Answer: bark (students can say 'bark' or 'inja' to represent the sound)

Dogs make a barking sound, and we refer to them as 'inja' in siSwati.

Answer: gogo

'Gogo' is the siSwati word for goat.