Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in Xitsonga. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on names like 'ndhluva' (elephant), 'ngwena' (crocodile), and 'xihlahla' (monkey). Let's listen carefully as I say each name and repeat after me.

I will show you pictures of different animals. For example, here is a picture of a lion. In Xitsonga, we say 'ndzhaka'. Now, let's look at another picture. This is a bird, and we call it 'xihlahla' in Xitsonga. Can anyone tell me what animal this is in English? Great job! Let's practice saying these names together.

Now, we will play a matching game. I have cards with pictures of animals and cards with their names in Xitsonga. I will distribute the cards, and you will work in pairs to match the pictures with the correct names. Once you have matched them, we will go through each pair together and practice saying the names aloud.

For your independent practice, you will create a small book about animals. On each page, draw a picture of your favorite animal and write its name in Xitsonga. You can also write a sentence about what this animal does. For example, 'Ndhluva u famba hi ku chava' (The elephant walks slowly). Once you finish, we will share our books with the class.

• ndhluva
• ndzhaka
• ngwena
• xihlahla

Answer: ndzhaka

In Xitsonga, 'ndzhaka' means lion.

• elephant
• crocodile
• monkey
• bird

Answer: crocodile

'Ngwena' refers to a crocodile in Xitsonga.

Answer: monkey

'Xihlahla' translates to monkey in English.

• ndhluva
• xihlahla
• ndzhaka
• xigubhu

Answer: xigubhu

'Xigubhu' is not an animal name in Xitsonga.

Answer: ndhluva

'Ndhluva' is the Xitsonga word for elephant.

• lion
• bird
• monkey
• crocodile

Answer: monkey

'Xihlahla' refers to a monkey in Xitsonga.

Answer: ngwena

'Ngwena' means crocodile in Xitsonga.

• lion
• elephant
• monkey
• bird

Answer: elephant

'Ndhluva' is the Xitsonga word for elephant.