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 Tshivenda SAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial U tolwa ha u thoma (Baseline Assessment) to the final Mulingo wa mafheloni a ṅwaha (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.
Themo 1: Mudededzo na Zwibveledzwa (Foundation and Texts)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, reading comprehension, and mastering basic transactional writing and oral presentations.
- Vhege 1–2: U Divhadzana na U Vhala (Introduction and Reading)
- U Divhadzana: Introduction to the grade and consolidation of Grade 10 work.
- U Tolwa ha u Thoma: Baseline assessment to gauge learner proficiency.
- Manweledzo: Intensive reading for summary and note-taking (U nwala notsi).
- Litheretsha: Introduction to key features of Nganea (Novel), Dirama (Drama), Nganeapfufhi (Short stories), and Vhurendi (Poetry).
- Vhege 3–4: U Thetshelesa na U Nwala (Listening and Writing)
- U Thetshelesa: Listening for appreciation (e.g., radio drama) or information gathering (U wana mulaedza).
- U Nwala: Writing narrative paragraphs (Phara mbili dza maanea a u anetshela) based on visual stimuli.
- Luambo: Expressing emotions using adverbs and adjectives (Madadzisi na mataluli).
- Vhege 5–6: Nyambedzano na Zwibveledzwa (Discussions and Texts)
- Nyambedzano: Informal discussions or storytelling (U anetshela tshitori).
- U Nwala: Writing descriptive paragraphs (Phara ya u buletshedza).
- Zwibveledzwa zwa Vhudavhidzani: Introduction to short transactional texts like messages (Mulaedza, Watsapu, Feisibugu).
- Vhege 7–11: Zwibveledzwa zwa Tirisano na Mulingo (Transactional Texts and Assessment)
- U Nwala: Writing posters (Phositara) and flyers (Fulaya) for events like fundraising.
- Mushumo 1: Oral assessment – Listening comprehension (Tholokanyondivho ya u thetshelesa).
- Mushumo 2: Oral assessment – Prepared reading aloud (U vhalela ntha ho lugiselwaho).
- Mushumo 3: Literature test (Thesite ya litheretsha).
Themo 2: Masia na U Nwala (Directions and Writing)
Focus: The second term emphasizes giving directions, visual literacy, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through literary assignments.
- Vhege 1–2: Masia na U Vhala (Directions and Reading)
- U Amba: Giving directions or instructions orally (U nea masia/ndaela).
- U Nwala: Writing directions as a short transactional text.
- U Vhala: Intensive reading of instructions.
- Vhege 3–4: Tshipitshi na Litheretsha (Speeches and Literature)
- U Amba: Prepared speech (Tshipitshi tsho lugiselwaho – Mushumo 4).
- Litheretsha: Vocabulary development and identifying grammatical aspects like tenses (Makhathi).
- U Nwala: Writing a speech on a given topic.
- Vhege 5–7: Imeili na Dayari (Email and Diary)
- U Nwala: Writing emails (Imeili) and diary entries (Dayari) based on literary texts.
- Zwibveledzwa zwa U Vhonwa: Interpreting cartoons and comic strips (Khathuni na tseiso ya nyolo).
- Luambo: Active and passive voice (Maambaita na maambaitwa).
- Vhege 8–11: Vhurifhi ha Vhukonani na Mulingo (Friendly Letter and Exams)
- U Nwala: Writing friendly letters (Vhurifhi ha vhukonani).
- Ndovhololo: Revision of literature and language structures completed in Terms 1 and 2.
- Milingo: Mid-year examinations covering Bammbiri 1 (Luambo kha nyimele) and Bammbiri 2 (Litheretsha).
Themo 3: Nyambedzano na Maanea (Discussions and Essays)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through informal discussions, narrative writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Vhege 1–2: Nyambedzano na Vhurifhi (Discussion and Letters)
- U Amba: Informal conversation about literary texts and panel discussions.
- U Nwala: Writing formal letters (e.g., thanks/request – Vhurifhi ha tshiofisi).
- Luambo: Remedial grammar from learners’ writing.
- Vhege 3–5: Muhumbulo na Maanea (Opinions and Essays)
- U Amba: Expressing an opinion on a topic discussed in class (Mushumo 8 – Nyambedzano).
- U Nwala: Writing narrative essays (Maanea a u anetshela) expressing personal opinions.
- Luambo: Tone, voice, and modal verbs (Thounu, ipfi).
- Vhege 6–8: Maanea a Mbuletshedzo na Mbilaelo (Descriptive Essays and Complaints)
- U Nwala: Writing descriptive essays on language use in music (Maanea a mbuletshedzo).
- Transactional: Writing letters of request or complaint (Vhurifhi ha u humbela/ha mbilaelo).
- Luambo: Singular/plural nouns (Vhuthuku na vhunzhi), interrogatives, and negatives (Khanedza).
- Vhege 9–11: Tsedzuluso na Mulingo (Review and Assessment)
- U Nwala: Writing a review (Tsedzuluso) as a short transactional text.
- Ndovhololo: Summary writing and literature revision.
- Mushumo 7: Writing – Narrative/Descriptive Essay (Maanea a nganetshelo/mbuletshedzo).
Themo 4: Ndugiselo na Mulingo (Preparation and Exams)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to revision of all skills and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Vhege 1–3: Ndovhololo (Revision)
- U Amba: Reviewing informal class and group discussions.
- U Nwala: Revising short reports and various transactional texts.
- Vhege 4–6: Litheretsha na Luambo (Literature and Language)
- Litheretsha: Reviewing prescribed texts for the final exam.
- Luambo: Reviewing word order, active/passive voice, and direct/indirect speech (Maambaambiwa na maambaambelwa).
- Mulingo: Mulingo wa Mafheloni a Ṅwaha (Mushumo 9)
- Bammbiri 1: Luambo kha nyimele (80 marks).
- Bammbiri 2: Litheretsha (40 marks).
- Bammbiri 3: U nwala (80 marks).
- Bammbiri 4: Orala (100 marks).
FAQ: Tshivenda SAL Grade 11
Q: Mushumo 4 ndi mini?
A: Mushumo 4 is an Oral assessment (Orala) involving a Tshipitshi tsho lugiselwaho (Prepared Speech) where learners present on a given topic.
Q: Ndi mabammbiri mangana ane a nwaliwa nga mafheloni a ṅwaha?
A: Learners write four papers: Bammbiri 1 (Luambo), Bammbiri 2 (Litheretsha), Bammbiri 3 (U Nwala), and Bammbiri 4 (Orala).
Q: Phambano ndi ifhio vhukati ha vhurifhi ha vhukonani na ha tshiofisi?
A: A friendly letter (vhurifhi ha vhukonani) uses casual language for friends/family, while a formal letter (vhurifhi ha tshiofisi) follows strict rules for official purposes like complaints or requests.