Grade 10 marks the beginning of the FET phase, laying the groundwork for the final Matric years. The SASL Home Language curriculum emphasizes the development of critical observation skills, fluency in signing, and the technical ability to record and edit signed texts. To ensure you stay on track with all your subjects this academic year, it is essential to consult the full Grade 10 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 SASL HL Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Baseline Assessment to the final End-of-Year Examinations.
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The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of literary analysis, visual literacy, and recording skills.
Term 1: Introduction, Genres, and Narrative Skills
Focus: The first term introduces learners to the FET phase requirements, literary genres, and the technical process of recording signed texts.
- Weeks 1–3: Introduction and Comprehension
- Observing: Features and conventions of signed presentations. Observing for comprehension (informative, evaluative, appreciative).
- Unprepared Presentation: Planning, researching, and organizing signing techniques.
- Literature: Introduction to genres. Study of the poem “Inner Language”.
- Weeks 4–5: Literature and Summary
- Summary: Analyzing texts (7 points own sign).
- Literature: Study of the poem “In praise of Sara Baartman”.
- Visual Observing: Strategies using recorded texts.
- Weeks 6–7: Recording and Short Stories
- Recording: Transactional texts such as formal/informal speeches. Focus on planning, pre-recording, drafting, and editing.
- Literature: Analysis of the Short Story “Lobola” (themes, setting, characterization, conflict).
- Weeks 8–11: Essays and Assessment
- Recording: Process recording for Narrative, Argumentative, or Descriptive essays.
- Literature: Study of the Short Story “Mother”.
- Assessment:
- Task 1: Observing and Signing (Comprehension).
- Task 2: Recording (Transactional text).
- Task 3: Observing and Signing (Unprepared presentation).
- Task 4: Test 1 (Language in context).
Term 2: Presentations, Visual Literacy, and Mid-Year Exams
Focus: The second term emphasizes prepared presentations, interpreting visual texts like cartoons and adverts, and deeper literary analysis.
- Weeks 1–2: Prepared Presentation
- Skills: Features and conventions of signed presentations.
- Visual Literacy: Interpreting visual texts (adverts, cartoons, pictures).
- Summary: “Reading” for comprehension and analysis.
- Weeks 3–4: Literature Analysis
- Literature: Study of the poem “Soweto”.
- Recording: Literary essays using the PEEL method (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link).
- Weeks 5–6: Discussions and Short Stories
- Skills: Informal discussions, conversations, dialogues, and interviews.
- Literature: Study of the poem “Obstacles” and Short Story “Snapshots”.
- Weeks 7–9: Transactional Recording
- Recording: Transactional texts such as Eulogies and Dialogues.
- Review: Revision of Short Stories and Poetry covered in Term 2.
- Weeks 10–11: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 5: Recording (Essay).
- Task 6: Observing and Signing (Prepared Presentation).
- Task 7: Mid-Year Exams covering Paper 1 (Language), Paper 2 (Literature), and Paper 3 (Recording).
Term 3: Storytelling, Meetings, and Research Projects
Focus: Term 3 focuses on storytelling techniques, meeting procedures, and the Literature Research Project.
- Weeks 1–3: Meetings and Storytelling
- Skills: Meetings and meeting procedures. Storytelling features and conventions.
- Visual Observing: Interpretation of visual texts.
- Weeks 4–5: Prepared Presentation
- Skills: Planning and researching for prepared presentations.
- Literature: Vocabulary development and language usage in context.
- Weeks 6–7: Literature and Essays
- Literature: Analysis of the Short Story “Time” (ironic twist, ending, timeline).
- Recording: Literary essays and contextual questions.
- Weeks 8–11: Assessment and Recording
- Recording: Transactional texts including Requests, Reports (formal/informal), News items, and Magazine items.
- Assessment:
- Task 8: Literature Assignment/Project.
- Task 9: Observing and Signing (Prepared Presentation).
Term 4: Debate, Revision, and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to debate skills, introducing speakers, revision, and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Weeks 1–3: Debate and Literature
- Skills: Debate and panel discussions. Introducing a signer/speaker and delivering a vote of thanks.
- Literature: Study of the poem “Mud to magic”.
- Weeks 4–5: Revision
- Preparation: Revision of informal discussions and language structures (chunking, sign choice).
- Review: Comprehensive review of all poetry and short stories.
- Weeks 6–7: Final Recording Practice
- Recording: Signed messages (vlogs, sympathy, congratulations) and reviews.
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations (Task 10)
- Paper 1: Language in Context (Comprehension, Summary, Visual texts).
- Paper 2: Literature (Contextual poems, Unseen poem, Short stories).
- Paper 3: Recording (Essay and Transactional texts).
- Paper 4: Observing and Signing (Formal assessment).
FAQ: SASL HL Grade 10
Q: What literature is prescribed for Grade 10 SASL?
A: Learners study poems such as “Inner Language”, “In praise of Sara Baartman”, “Soweto”, “Obstacles”, and “Mud to magic”. Short stories include “Lobola”, “Mother”, “Snapshots”, and “Time”.
Q: What is the “Chunking” skill?
A: Chunking in SASL refers to the equivalent of “paragraph writing” in spoken languages. It involves grouping signs and concepts into coherent, manageable units to improve flow and understanding.
Q: How are the final exams structured?
A: The final assessment consists of four papers: Paper 1 (Language/Comprehension), Paper 2 (Literature), Paper 3 (Recording), and Paper 4 (Observing and Signing/Oral).