Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in Xitsonga. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'ngwena' (crocodile), 'nkuhu' (chicken), 'mbilu' (lion), 'xihlahla' (elephant), and 'xinyenyana' (bird). Let's listen to how these words sound and repeat them together.

Let's create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, we can say 'Ngwena u tshama emavuleni' which means 'The crocodile lives in the river.' I will write these sentences on the board, and we will read them together. This will help you understand how to use the words in context.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will match them with their names in Xitsonga. For example, if I show you a picture of a lion, you will find the word 'mbilu.' This activity will help reinforce your memory of the animal names and their meanings.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and label it in Xitsonga. Write the name of the animal at the bottom of your drawing. Once you finish, you can share your drawing with the class and tell us a little about your animal using the Xitsonga name.

• ngwena
• mbilu
• nkuhu
• xinyenyana

Answer: mbilu

The correct answer is 'mbilu,' which means lion in Xitsonga.

• elephant
• bird
• chicken
• crocodile

Answer: elephant

'Xihlahla' refers to an elephant in Xitsonga.

Answer: nkuhu

'Nkuhu' is the Xitsonga word for chicken.

• lion
• bird
• crocodile
• elephant

Answer: bird

'Xinyenyana' translates to bird in Xitsonga.

Answer: ngwena

'Ngwena' is the Xitsonga word for crocodile, which lives in water.

• mbilu
• nkuhu
• xihlahla
• mavula

Answer: mavula

'Mavula' is not an animal name; it means 'rain' in Xitsonga.

Answer: ngwena

'Ngwena' is the word for crocodile in Xitsonga.

• elephant
• lion
• bird
• chicken

Answer: lion

'Mbilu' is the Xitsonga term for lion.