Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 4

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'ndovu' (elephant), 'mbwa' (dog), 'khuvha' (cat), 'ngwedi' (moon), and 'tshedza' (star). Let's start by listening to the sounds these animals make and then learn their names in Tshivenda.

Let's listen to the sound of a dog. What does a dog say? Yes, it barks! In Tshivenda, we call a dog 'mbwa'. Now, let's try another one. What sound does a cat make? Correct! It meows. In Tshivenda, we say 'khuvha'. We will repeat these names together to remember them.

Now, we will play a game called Animal Charades. I will divide you into small groups. Each group will choose an animal from our list and act it out without speaking. The other groups will guess the animal's name in Tshivenda. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals while having fun together!

For our independent practice, you will draw your favorite animal and label it in Tshivenda. Use the names we learned today. Once you finish your drawing, share it with a friend and tell them what animal it is in Tshivenda. This will help you practice writing and speaking the vocabulary.

• mbwa
• khuvha
• ndovu
• ngwedi

Answer: mbwa

In Tshivenda, 'mbwa' means dog.

• Cat
• Elephant
• Dog
• Lion

Answer: Elephant

'Ndovu' is the Tshivenda word for elephant.

Answer: Meow

A cat makes a 'meow' sound.

• mbwa
• khuvha
• ndovu
• tshedza

Answer: khuvha

'Khuvha' means cat in Tshivenda.

Answer: ndovu

One of the animals we learned is 'ndovu', which means elephant.

• ngwedi
• tshedza
• mbwa
• khuvha

Answer: tshedza

'Tshedza' is the word for star in Tshivenda.

• Dog
• Elephant
• Tree
• Cat

Answer: Tree

A tree is not an animal; we learned about dog, elephant, and cat.

Answer: Dog

The animal that barks is a dog.