Grade 10 is a foundational year for IsiXhosa Second Additional Language (Ulwimi Lwesibini Olongezelelweyo), where learners begin to solidify their basic communicative skills for the FET phase. The curriculum focuses on developing basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, along with an introduction to literary texts. To ensure you stay on track with your studies, it is essential to consult the full Grade 10 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 IsiXhosa SAL Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Baseline Assessment in Term 1 to the final End-of-Year Examinations.
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The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing skills suited for Second Additional Language learners.
Term 1: Listening Skills, Basic Reading, and Grammar
Focus: The first term introduces learners to basic listening skills and reading strategies, establishing a strong foundation for text comprehension.
- Weeks 1–3: Introduction and Assessment
- Assessment: Baseline Assessment (Uvavanyo lolwazi lwangaphambili) to gauge prior knowledge.
- Listening: Listening for information (Ukuphulaphulela ukufumana ulwazi) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to literary genres (Inoveli/Idrama/Ibali elifutshane/Imibongo).
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts focusing on appreciation and understanding.
- Writing: Process writing for narrative/descriptive paragraphs (Umhlathi obalisayo kunye nochazayo) and dialogues (Ingxoxo).
- Language: Parts of speech and sentence construction (Isakhiwo sezivakalisi).
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Adverbs (Izihlomelo) and adjectives (Iziphawuli).
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension – Ukuphulaphulela ukuqonda), Task 2 (Oral – Ukufunda ngokuvakalayo), and Task 3 (Test – Uvavanyo).
Term 2: Oral Presentations, Visual Literacy, and Mid-Year Exams
Focus: The second term emphasizes oral communication, including prepared speeches, and deepens the understanding of visual and literary texts.
- Weeks 1–4: Speaking and Visual Texts
- Speaking: Giving instructions (Ukunika imiyalelo) and delivering a Prepared Speech (Intetho elungiselelweyo).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing cartoons and comic strips.
- Writing: Writing instructions and short transactional texts like SMS (Umyalezo omfutshane).
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing descriptive paragraphs and friendly letters (Ileta yobuhlobo).
- Language: Conjunctions (Izihlanganisi) and tenses.
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech – Intetho elungiselelweyo).
- Task 5: Writing (Descriptive Paragraph/Transactional Text).
- Exams: Paper 1 (Language in Context) and Paper 2 (Literature).
Term 3: Creative Writing, Critical Awareness, and Revision
Focus: Term 3 fosters creative thinking through narrative writing and critical language awareness, alongside advanced comprehension tasks.
- Weeks 1–3: Narrative Writing
- Writing: Narrative essays (Isincoko esibalisayo) focusing on planning and drafting.
- Reading: Reading for appreciation and understanding literary texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Summary writing (Isishwankathelo) and critical language awareness.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Descriptive essays (Isincoko esichazayo) and diary entries (Ungeniso kwidayari).
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Designing advertisements (Isibhengezo) and filling in forms.
- Language: Subject-verb agreement (Ukuvumelana kwentloko nesivumelanisi kwisenzi) and negation.
- Assessment: Task 7 (Writing – Essay) and Task 8 (Oral – Conversation/Incoko).
Term 4: Revision and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to consolidating knowledge across all skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—in preparation for the final exams. For additional practice materials, visit our Grade 10 Past Papers section.
- Weeks 1–3: Comprehensive Revision
- Revision: Reviewing language structures, literary analysis, and writing formats.
- Writing: Practicing exam-type writing prompts like advertisements and short transactional texts.
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Language): Comprehension, Summary, and Language structures (80 marks).
- Paper 2 (Literature): Prescribed texts (Novel/Drama/Short Stories/Poetry) (40 marks).
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (80 marks).
- Paper 4 (Oral): Formal assessment of oral skills (100 marks).
FAQ: IsiXhosa SAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between FAL and SAL in Grade 10 IsiXhosa?
A: SAL (Second Additional Language) focuses on basic communicative competence and foundational literacy, whereas FAL (First Additional Language) involves more complex analysis and fluency.
Q: What are the compulsory oral tasks for Grade 10 SAL?
A: Learners must complete listening comprehension tasks, prepared speeches, and conversational tasks (Incoko) throughout the year.
Q: How is the literature component assessed in SAL?
A: Literature is assessed through short contextual questions in Term 1 and Term 3, and formal written examinations in June and November (Paper 2).