siSwati Home Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in siSwati. Animals are living creatures that can be found in our homes, farms, and the wild. Some common animals include 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), and 'ngwenya' (crocodile). We will also learn about the sounds these animals make and their characteristics.

Let’s look at some animals together. For example, the 'inja' (dog) says 'bark', and the 'kati' (cat) says 'meow'. We can draw pictures of these animals and label them in siSwati. This will help us remember their names and sounds. Let’s practice saying these words together: 'inja', 'kati', 'ngwenya'.

Now, let’s work in groups. Each group will choose an animal and act out its sound. For example, if your group chooses 'ngwenya', you can pretend to be a crocodile and make the sound it makes. After that, each group will share their animal with the class and tell us its name in siSwati. This will help us learn from each other.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati underneath. You can also write what sound it makes. Once you finish, we will have a mini-gallery walk where you can show your drawings to your classmates and explain your animal.

• kati
• inja
• ngwenya
• fudu

Answer: inja

The correct answer is 'inja', which means 'dog' in siSwati.

• inja
• kati
• ngwenya
• bhubesi

Answer: kati

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

• cat
• dog
• crocodile
• lion

Answer: crocodile

'Ngwenya' refers to a 'crocodile' in siSwati.

Answer: bark

Dogs make a sound known as 'bark'.

• inja
• kati
• fudu
• hlanga

Answer: hlanga

'Hlanga' means 'grass' and is not an animal.

Answer: ngwenya

The 'ngwenya' (crocodile) is an animal that lives in the water.

• inja
• kati
• ngwenya
• bhubesi

Answer: kati

'Kati' is the correct term for 'cat' in siSwati.

Answer: meow

Cats make a sound known as 'meow'.