siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are living creatures that can be found in various environments. We will focus on common animals such as 'imfene' (monkey), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'inyoni' (bird). Each animal has unique features and sounds. For example, the 'imfene' makes a sound like 'oo-oo', while the 'ingulube' goes 'oink'.

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a 'ingulube'. Can anyone tell me what this animal is called in siSwati? Yes, it is 'ingulube'. Now, what sound does it make? Correct, it goes 'oink'. We will repeat this for a few more animals, ensuring everyone can say their names and sounds.

Now, we will play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is. For example, if I say 'meow', you should respond with 'ikati' (cat). Let’s try it together. I will start with a few sounds, and you will raise your hand when you know the answer. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals in siSwati.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati underneath. Use the words we learned today. Once you finish, you can share your drawing with a partner and tell them what sound your animal makes. This will help reinforce your learning and allow you to express your creativity.

• ikati
• ingulube
• imfene

Answer: ikati

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

• ingulube
• inyoni
• imfene

Answer: ingulube

The 'ingulube' is the animal that makes the sound 'oink'.

Answer: inyoni

The 'inyoni' is a bird that can fly.

• woof
• meow
• oo-oo

Answer: oo-oo

Monkeys typically make a sound like 'oo-oo'.

Answer: inja

The siSwati word for dog is 'inja'.

• imfene
• ingulube
• umhlaba

Answer: umhlaba

'Umhlaba' means earth and is not an animal.

• ingulube
• inyoni
• iduck

Answer: iduck

The 'iduck' is known for its quacking sound.

Answer: ingulube

The siSwati word for pig is 'ingulube'.