Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in Xitsonga. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals such as 'ndhluva' (dog), 'xihlahla' (cat), 'xinyoka' (snake), 'xikolo' (bird), and 'ndzhaka' (elephant). Let's start by repeating these names together.

I will show you pictures of different animals. When I show you a picture of a dog, I want you to say 'ndhluva'. If I show you a cat, you will say 'xihlahla'. Let's practice together. (Show pictures of each animal and encourage students to repeat the names.)

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Xitsonga. For example, if I bark like a dog, you will say 'ndhluva'. After guessing, we will act out the animal together. This will help you remember the names and understand how they move.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Xitsonga below the picture. You can choose from the animals we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names together.

• ndhluva
• xihlahla
• xinyoka
• ndzhaka

Answer: xihlahla

The correct answer is 'xihlahla', which means cat in Xitsonga.

• dog
• cat
• elephant
• bird

Answer: elephant

'Ndzhaka' refers to an elephant in Xitsonga.

Answer: bark

Dogs make a barking sound, which is commonly recognized.

• xikolo
• xinyoka
• ndhluva
• xihlahla

Answer: xinyoka

'Xinyoka' is the word for snake in Xitsonga.

Answer: bird

Birds are animals that can fly.

• ndhluva
• xihlahla
• xikolo
• mavoko

Answer: mavoko

'Mavoko' is not an animal; it means 'hands' in Xitsonga.

• xikolo
• ndzhaka
• xinyoka
• ndhluva

Answer: xikolo

'Xikolo' is the word for bird in Xitsonga.

Answer: Any animal name learned today.

Students can answer with any of the animals we discussed, such as 'ndhluva', 'xihlahla', etc.