Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are important in our lives and can be found in our homes, farms, and the wild. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'ngwedi' (cat), 'mbwa' (dog), 'ndou' (elephant), 'tshedza' (bird), and 'mukosi' (lion). Let's listen to their names and repeat them together.

I will show you pictures of different animals. When I show you a picture of a 'mbwa' (dog), I want you to say 'mbwa' out loud. Let's practice: Here is a picture of a 'ngwedi' (cat). What do we call this in Tshivenda? Yes, 'ngwedi'! Great job! Now, let's look at another picture.

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Tshivenda. For example, if I say 'woof woof', you should respond with 'mbwa' (dog). Let's try another one: 'meow'. What animal is that? Yes, 'ngwedi' (cat)! Keep practicing with your friends.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda below the drawing. You can choose from the animals we learned today. Once you finish, share your drawing with a friend and tell them what animal it is in Tshivenda.

• mbwa
• ngwedi
• ndou
• mukosi

Answer: mbwa

In Tshivenda, 'mbwa' means dog.

• Cat
• Elephant
• Lion
• Bird

Answer: Elephant

'Ndou' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

• Woof
• Meow
• Roar
• Chirp

Answer: Meow

Cats make the sound 'meow'.

Answer: mukosi

'Mukosi' is the word for lion in Tshivenda.

• mbwa
• ndou
• mukosi
• mukhuwa

Answer: mukhuwa

'Mukhuwa' is not an animal we discussed in this lesson.

Answer: tshedza

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

• ndou
• ngwedi
• mbwa
• tshedza

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the word for cat in Tshivenda.

Answer: Trumpet

Elephants make a trumpeting sound.