Grade 11 is a crucial year for building proficiency in a Second Additional Language. The curriculum focuses on developing basic communicative competence, reading comprehension, and writing skills for various contexts. To ensure you stay on track with all your subjects this academic year, it is essential to consult the full Grade 11 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 Setswana SAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Teko ya motheo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Tlhatlhobo ya bofelo jwa ngwaga (End of Year Examinations).
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The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of language structures, literature, and oral proficiency.
Kgweditharo 1: Motheo le Ditlhangwa (Foundation and Texts)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, reading comprehension, and mastering basic transactional writing and oral presentations.
- Beke 1–2: Dikwalo le Go Buisa (Literature and Reading)
- Kitsiso: Introduction to the grade and consolidation of Grade 10 work.
- Dikwalo: Introduction to key features of Padi (Novel), Terama (Drama), Dikgangkhutshwe (Short stories), and Poko (Poetry).
- Tshobokanyo: Reading intensive texts for summary and note-taking.
- Beke 3–4: Go Reetsa le Go Kwala (Listening and Writing)
- Go Reetsa: Listening for appreciation (e.g., radio drama) or information note-taking.
- Go Kwala: Writing narrative paragraphs (Temana ya kanelo) based on visual stimuli.
- Puo: Expressing emotions using adverbs and adjectives (Matlhalosi le matlhaodi).
- Beke 5–6: Go Buisa le Dipuisano (Reading and Discussions)
- Go Buisa: Reading for comprehension and discussing literary texts.
- Dipuisano: Listening for information and understanding (Tshedimosetso le go tlhaloganya).
- Go Kwala: Writing descriptive paragraphs (Tlhamo ya tlhaloso).
- Beke 7–11: Ditlhangwa tsa Tirisano (Transactional Texts)
- Go Kwala: Filling in forms (e.g., job application) and writing invitation cards (Karata ya Taletso).
- Tiro 1: Oral assessment – Listening comprehension (Tekatlhaloganyo ya theetso).
- Tiro 2: Oral assessment – Prepared reading aloud (Puisetsogodimo e e ipaakanyeditsweng).
- Tiro 3: Literature test covering contextual questions (Dipotso tse dikhutshwane).
Kgweditharo 2: Ditaelo le Papatso (Instructions and Advertising)
Focus: The second term emphasizes giving instructions, visual literacy, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through literary assignments.
- Beke 1–2: Ditaelo le Go Buisa (Instructions and Reading)
- Go Bua: Giving instructions or directions (Ditaelo kgotsa dikaelo).
- Go Kwala: Writing instructions as a short transactional text.
- Go Buisa: Intensive reading of instructions.
- Beke 3–4: Puo le Dikwalo (Speeches and Literature)
- Puo: Prepared speech (Puo e e tlhomameng – Tiro 4).
- Dikwalo: Vocabulary development and identifying grammatical aspects like tenses (Dipaka).
- Go Kwala: Writing a speech on a given topic.
- Beke 5–7: Imeile le Bukatsatsi (Emails and Diaries)
- Go Kwala: Writing emails (Imeile) and diary entries (Bukatsatsi) based on literary texts.
- Ditlhangwa tsa Pono: Interpreting cartoons and comic strips.
- Puo: Active and passive voice (Tira le Tirwa).
- Beke 8–11: Lekwalo la Botsalano le Tlhatlhobo (Friendly Letter and Exams)
- Go Kwala: Writing friendly letters (Lekwalo la botsalano).
- Poeletso: Revision of literature and language structures completed in Terms 1 and 2.
- Ditlhatlhobo: Mid-year examinations covering Pampiri 1 (Dipopego tsa puo mo tirisong) and Pampiri 2 (Dikwalo).
Kgweditharo 3: Dipuisano le Tlhamo (Discussions and Essays)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through informal discussions, narrative writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Beke 1–2: Puiso le Lekwalo (Discussion and Letter)
- Puiso: Informal conversation about literary texts.
- Go Kwala: Writing formal letters (e.g., thanks/request – Lekwalo la semmuso).
- Puo: Remedial grammar from learners’ writing.
- Beke 3–5: Maikutlo le Tlhamo (Opinions and Essays)
- Puiso: Expressing an opinion on a topic discussed in class (Tiro 8 – Motlotlo).
- Go Kwala: Writing narrative essays (Tlhamo ya kanelo) expressing personal opinions.
- Puo: Tone, voice, and modal verbs.
- Beke 6–8: Tlhamo ya Tlhaloso le Ngongorego (Descriptive Essays and Complaints)
- Go Kwala: Writing descriptive essays on language use in music (Tlhamo ya tlhaloso).
- Transactional: Writing letters of request or complaint (Lekwalo la semmuso la ngongorego).
- Puo: Singular/plural nouns (Bontsi le botee), interrogatives, and negatives.
- Beke 9–11: Thadiso le Tekolo (Review and Assessment)
- Go Kwala: Writing a review (Thadiso ya buka/filimi) as a short transactional text.
- Poeletso: Summary writing and literature revision.
- Tiro 7: Writing – Narrative/Descriptive Essay (Tlhamo ya kanelo/tlhaloso).
Kgweditharo 4: Ipaakanyetso le Tlhatlhobo (Preparation and Exams)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to revision of all skills and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Beke 1–3: Poeletso (Revision)
- Go Bua: Reviewing informal class and group discussions.
- Go Kwala: Revising short reports and various transactional texts.
- Beke 4–6: Dikwalo le Puo (Literature and Language)
- Dikwalo: Reviewing prescribed texts for the final exam.
- Puo: Reviewing word order, active/passive voice, and direct/indirect speech.
- Tlhatlhobo: Ditlhatlhobo tsa Bofelo jwa Ngwaga (Tiro 9)
- Pampiri 1: Dipopego tsa puo mo tirisong (80 marks).
- Pampiri 2: Dikwalo (40 marks).
- Pampiri 3: Go kwala (80 marks).
- Pampiri 4: Ditiro tsa molomo (100 marks).
FAQ: Setswana SAL Grade 11
Q: Tiro 4 ke eng?
A: Tiro 4 is an Oral assessment (Puo e e ipaakanyeditsweng – Prepared Speech) where learners present on a given topic.
Q: Ke dipampiri tse kae tse di kwalwang kwa bokhutlong jwa ngwaga?
A: Learners write four papers: Pampiri 1 (Dipopego tsa puo), Pampiri 2 (Dikwalo), Pampiri 3 (Go kwala), and Pampiri 4 (Ditiro tsa molomo).
Q: Pharologanyo ke eng magareng ga lekwalo la botsalano le la semmuso?
A: A friendly letter (lekwalo la botsalano) uses casual language for friends/family, while a formal letter (lekwalo la semmuso) follows strict rules for official purposes like complaints or requests.