Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on names like 'mbwa' (dog), 'khou' (cat), 'ngwedi' (moon), and others. I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will say their names together.

Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Mbwa i khou' means 'The dog is here.' I will write this on the board. Now, let’s try another one: 'Khou i khou' means 'The cat is here.' Can anyone tell me what 'ngwedi' means? Yes, it means 'moon,' but we will focus on animals today.

Now, we will work in groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures and their names in Tshivenda. Your task is to match the pictures with the correct names. Once you finish, we will share our matches with the class. Remember to say the names out loud as you match them!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda next to it. Use the names we learned today. After you finish, we will have a mini-gallery walk where you can share your drawings with your classmates and read the names aloud.

• mbwa
• khou
• ngwedi
• tshedza

Answer: mbwa

In Tshivenda, 'mbwa' means 'dog'.

• khou
• mbwa
• ndila
• ngwedi

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' means 'moon', not an animal.

Answer: cat

'Khou' translates to 'cat' in English.

• Khou i khou
• Mbwa i khou
• Khou i vhuya
• Ngwedi i khou

Answer: Khou i khou

'Khou i khou' means 'the cat is here'.

Answer: mbwa or khou

Both 'mbwa' (dog) and 'khou' (cat) are correct answers.

• lion
• elephant
• star
• bird

Answer: star

'Tshedza' means 'star', not an animal.

• Mbwa i khou
• Mbwa i vhuya
• Khou i khou
• Ngwedi i khou

Answer: Mbwa i khou

'Mbwa i khou' translates to 'the dog is here'.

Answer: khou

'Khou' is the Tshivenda word for 'cat'.