Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 4 - 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 focus on common animals such as 'mbwa' (dog), 'khou' (cat), 'ndou' (elephant), 'ngwedi' (moon), and 'tshedza' (star). Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and saying their names together.

I will show you a picture of an animal, and you will tell me its name in Tshivenda. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'mbwa'. Let's practice with a few more pictures. Look at this one; it’s a cat. What do we call it in Tshivenda? Yes, 'khou'! 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 'woof', you will say 'mbwa'. After that, we will act like the animals. If I say 'ndou', we will stomp like elephants. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda. You can use crayons or colored pencils. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class. Remember to say the name of your animal in Tshivenda when you present it!

• mbwa
• khou
• ndou
• ngwedi

Answer: mbwa

In Tshivenda, 'mbwa' means dog.

• Cat
• Elephant
• Dog
• Lion

Answer: Elephant

'Ndou' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

Answer: Meow

Cats typically make a 'meow' sound.

• mbwa
• khou
• ndou
• tshedza

Answer: khou

'Khou' is the word for cat in Tshivenda.

Answer: Bird

Birds are animals that can fly.

• Dog
• Cat
• Tree
• Elephant

Answer: Tree

A tree is a plant, not an animal.

• Star
• Moon
• Sun
• Cloud

Answer: Moon

'Ngwedi' translates to moon in English.

Answer: Any animal name in Tshivenda

Students can answer with their favorite animal's name in Tshivenda.