Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 3

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 look at pictures of animals and learn how to say their names in Tshivenda. For example, 'ndou' means elephant, and 'mbwa' means dog. Let's start by looking at some pictures!

I will show you a picture of a lion. Can anyone tell me what a lion is in Tshivenda? That's right! It is 'ngwedi'. Now, let’s look at another picture. This is a cat. In Tshivenda, we say 'khosi'. Let’s repeat these words together: ngwedi, khosi. Great job!

Now, let’s play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is. For example, if I say 'roar', you should say 'ngwedi'! After that, we will act out the animal. If I say 'mbwa', you can bark like a dog. Let’s have fun and learn together!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda. You can use crayons and markers to make your drawing colorful. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the animal names together. This will help us remember the words!

• khosi
• mbwa
• ndou
• ngwedi

Answer: khosi

In Tshivenda, 'khosi' means cat.

• lion
• elephant
• dog
• cat

Answer: elephant

'Ndou' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

Answer: bark

Dogs make a barking sound, which is a common animal sound.

• mbwa
• ngwedi
• khosi
• ndou

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the word for lion in Tshivenda.

Answer: bird

Birds are animals that can fly.

• cat
• dog
• elephant
• lion

Answer: dog

'Mbwa' means dog in Tshivenda.

• khosi
• ndou
• ngwedi
• mbwa

Answer: ndou

'Ndou' is the Tshivenda word for elephant.

Answer: Any animal name (e.g., dog, cat, etc.)

This question allows students to express their preferences.