Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are important in our lives and can be found in many places. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'ngwedi' (cat), 'mbwa' (dog), 'ndou' (elephant), 'tshedza' (bird), and 'khumba' (horse). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will practice saying their names together.

Let's look at the animal 'mbwa' (dog). What sound does a dog make? Yes, it barks! Now, let's pretend to be dogs. Can everyone bark like a dog? Great! Now, let's do the same for 'ngwedi' (cat). What sound does a cat make? Yes, it meows! Let's all meow together. This helps us remember the animals and their sounds.

In groups, you will choose an animal from our list. One person will act out the animal without speaking, while the others guess which animal it is. Remember to use the Tshivenda name for the animal! This activity will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals we learned today.

Now, I want you to draw your favorite animal from our lesson. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in Tshivenda underneath it. For example, if you draw a cat, write 'ngwedi'. This will help you practice writing and remembering the animal names.

• mbwa
• ngwedi
• ndou
• tshedza

Answer: mbwa

The correct answer is 'mbwa', which means dog in Tshivenda.

• Cat
• Elephant
• Bird
• Horse

Answer: Elephant

'Ndou' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

• Bark
• Meow
• Roar
• Chirp

Answer: Meow

Cats make a 'meow' sound.

Answer: tshedza

'Tshedza' means bird, which is an animal that can fly.

• mbwa
• khumba
• ndou
• ngwedi

Answer: khumba

'Khumba' is the word for horse in Tshivenda.

Answer: cat

'Ngwedi' refers to a cat in Tshivenda.

• mbwa
• ndou
• khumba
• mukoma

Answer: mukoma

'Mukoma' is not an animal; it means brother in Tshivenda.

Answer: Trumpet

Elephants make a trumpeting sound.