Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

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, 'ndovu' means elephant, and 'mbwa' means dog. Let's listen carefully and repeat after me!

I will show you a picture of a lion. What do we call a lion in Tshivenda? Yes, we say 'ngwedi'. Now, let’s look at another picture. This is a cat. In Tshivenda, we call it 'katsi'. Let’s practice saying both words together: ngwedi and katsi. Great job!

Now, let's play a game called Animal Charades! I will divide you into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out an animal without speaking, while the other groups guess the animal in Tshivenda. For example, if you act like a cow, the others should say 'ngwena'. This will help us remember the names of the animals better!

For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in Tshivenda below it. You can use the words we learned today. After you’re done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names together!

• katsi
• ndovu
• ngwedi
• mbwa

Answer: katsi

In Tshivenda, 'katsi' means cat.

• Dog
• Elephant
• Lion
• Cat

Answer: Elephant

'Ndovu' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

• Cat
• Dog
• Fish
• Bird

Answer: Dog

'Mbwa' is the word for dog in Tshivenda.

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the Tshivenda word for lion.

Answer: Any valid animal name (e.g., katsi, ndovu, mbwa, ngwedi)

Students should provide any animal name they learned.

• katsi
• ndovu
• mukoma
• mbwa

Answer: mukoma

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

• ndovu
• mbwa
• tshefu
• katsi

Answer: tshefu

'Tshefu' is the word for fish in Tshivenda.

Answer: nḓou

'Nḓou' is the Tshivenda word for bird.