Grade 10 is a pivotal year for English First Additional Language (FAL), where learners transition into more advanced communicative and analytical skills required for the FET phase. The curriculum emphasizes practical language usage, comprehension strategies, and the appreciation of 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 English FAL Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Listening Skills 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 First Additional Language learners.
Term 1: Listening Skills, Reading Strategies, and Grammar
Focus: The first term introduces learners to critical listening skills and reading strategies, establishing a strong foundation for text analysis.
- Weeks 1–3: Introduction and Listening Skills
- Listening: Listening for information and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to reading comprehension strategies and literary genres (Poetry, Short Stories, Novel, Drama).
- Language: Sentence construction, parts of speech, and forming adverbs/adjectives.
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts focusing on plot, character, theme, and setting.
- Writing: Process writing for descriptive paragraphs, friendly letters, and dialogues.
- Visuals: Analyzing visual texts such as cartoons and advertisements.
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Tenses (Present, Past, Future), reported speech, and punctuation.
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension), Task 2 (Longer Transactional Writing), and Task 3 (Controlled Test).
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 directions and delivering a Prepared Speech (Task 4).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing cartoons for humor and examining visual devices.
- Writing: Writing diary entries and instructions.
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes, settings, and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing narrative essays, reviews, and emails.
- Language: Conjunctions, logical connectors, and conditional sentences.
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Literature Assignment.
- Exams: Paper 1 (Language in Context), Paper 2 (Literature), and Paper 3 (Writing).
Term 3: Debates, Critical Awareness, and Creative Writing
Focus: Term 3 fosters critical thinking through debates and critical language awareness, alongside advanced creative writing tasks.
- Weeks 1–3: Debates and Opinions
- Oral: Debates (arguing for or against a topic) and expressing opinions in group discussions.
- Reading: Differentiating between fact and opinion, and identifying bias in texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Summary writing and critical language awareness (emotive language, manipulation).
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Discursive essays and letters of application.
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Task 8 (Essay Writing) and filling in forms.
- Language: Synonyms, antonyms, active/passive voice, and idiomatic expressions.
- Assessment: Task 7 (Oral – Unprepared Speech) and Task 8 (Writing – Essay).
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 note-taking skills, critical listening for bias, and literary analysis.
- Writing: Practicing exam-type writing prompts like magazine articles and emails.
- 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) (70 marks).
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (100 marks).
- Paper 4 (Oral): Formal assessment of oral skills (50 marks).
FAQ: English FAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between HL and FAL in Grade 10 English?
A: FAL (First Additional Language) focuses more on communicative competence and basic analysis, whereas HL (Home Language) involves deep literary analysis and complex language structures.
Q: What are the compulsory oral tasks for Grade 10 FAL?
A: Learners must complete listening comprehension tasks, prepared speeches, and unprepared speeches/reading aloud throughout the year.
Q: How is the literature component assessed in FAL?
A: Literature is assessed through a formal assignment in Term 2 and written examinations in June and November (Paper 2), focusing on themes, characters, and plot.