Grade 10 is a significant year for Afrikaans First Additional Language (Eerste Addisionele Taal), 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 Afrikaans 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 (Luister na inligting) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to reading comprehension strategies and literary genres.
- Language: Sentence construction (Sinskonstruksie) and parts of speech.
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts (Letterkunde) focusing on plot (Intrige) and character.
- Writing: Process writing for information paragraphs (Inligtingsparagraaf) and friendly letters.
- Visuals: Analyzing visual texts and distinguishing between fact and opinion.
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Tenses (Tye), punctuation (Leestekens), and spelling rules (Spelreëls).
- 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 (Rigtingaanwysings) and delivering a Prepared Speech (Voorbereide toespraak).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing cartoons (Spotprente) and advertisements.
- 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 (Verhalende opstel), reviews (Resensies), and emails.
- Language: Conjunctions (Voegwoorde) and prepositions (Voorsetsels).
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Literature Assignment (Letterkundetaak).
- 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 (Debatteer) and expressing opinions in group discussions.
- Reading: Summary writing (Opsomming) and identifying bias.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Critical language awareness (emotive language, manipulation) and analyzing visual texts like advertisements.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Argumentative essays (Argumenterende opstel) and filling in forms (Invul van ‘n vorm).
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Task 8 (Essay Writing) and longer transactional texts.
- Language: Active/passive voice (Lydende en bedrywende vorm) and direct/indirect speech (Direkte en indirekte rede).
- 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 (Tydskrifartikels) and emails of thanks.
- 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: Afrikaans FAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between HL and FAL in Grade 10 Afrikaans?
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.