Grade 10 is a foundational year for English Home Language, marking the beginning of the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. The curriculum is designed to refine listening and speaking skills, deepen the analysis of literary texts (Drama and Poetry), and master various forms of writing. 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 HL Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Listening Comprehension in Term 1 to the final End-of-Year Examinations.
English HL Grade 10 ATP 2026
The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing skills.
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Term 1: Oral Skills, Essay Writing, and Literature Introduction
Focus: The first term introduces learners to the analysis of literary texts, specifically Drama and Poetry, and develops essential listening and speaking skills required for the FET phase.
- Weeks 1–2: Introduction and Listening Skills
- Listening: Listening for comprehension (Informative, evaluative, appreciative, and interactive).
- Speaking: Unprepared speech11.
- Literature: Introduction to genres and key features of Drama and Poetry22.
- Weeks 3–6: Essay Writing and Unprepared Speech
- Writing: Process writing for Narrative, Descriptive, and Argumentative essays33.
- Speaking: Features and conventions of public speaking; Unprepared speech practice44.
- Literature: Continued study of Drama and Poetry.
- Weeks 7–11: Transactional Texts and Prepared Speech
- Writing: Transactional texts including friendly/formal letters (application, business, sympathy), newspaper articles, and reviews55.
- Speaking: Prepared speech (Planning, researching, and presenting)66.
- Assessment: Task 1 (Oral – Listening), Task 2 (Writing – Transactional), Task 3 (Oral – Unprepared Speech), and Task 4 (Test 1)7.
Term 2: Reading, Visual Literacy, and Mid-Year Exams
Focus: The second term emphasizes reading skills, including unprepared reading aloud, and the analysis of visual texts and unseen poetry.
- Weeks 1–4: Reading Aloud and Literature
- Reading: Unprepared reading aloud and prepared speech delivery88.
- Literature: Study of Drama and Seen/Unseen poems99.
- Writing: Narrative and Descriptive essays.
- Weeks 5–8: Transactional Writing and Discussions
- Speaking: Informal discussions and conversations1010.
- Writing: Transactional texts (Letters, emails, dialogues).
- Literature: Poetry essay writing1111.
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Paper 1: Language in Context (Comprehension, Summary, Advertisement, Cartoon)12.
- Paper 2: Literature (Seen/Unseen poems, Drama contextual questions, and Drama literary essay)13.
- Task 5: Writing (Essay) and Task 6: Oral (Reading aloud/Prepared speech)14.
Term 3: Meetings, Research, and Creative Writing
Focus: Term 3 moves into formal oral structures such as meeting procedures and focuses on a major literature research project.
- Weeks 1–2: Meetings and Procedures
- Oral: Meetings and meeting procedures (Agenda, minutes, chairing)15.
- Writing: Reviewing literary essays and poetry essays.
- Weeks 3–6: Research Project
- Project: Literature Assignment/Project involving research techniques16.
- Oral: Prepared speech focusing on research and organization17.
- Writing: Textual editing and process writing.
- Weeks 7–11: Revision and Mediation
- Oral: Mediation and prepared speech18.
- Writing: Transactional texts (Reviews, newspaper articles, speeches).
- Assessment: Task 8 (Literature Assignment/Project) and Task 9 (Oral – Prepared Speech/Unprepared Reading)19.
Term 4: Advanced Orals, Revision, and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to advanced oral interactions like debates, visual literacy, and comprehensive revision for the final exams.
- Weeks 1–4: Debate and Visual Texts
- Oral: Introducing a speaker, vote of thanks, and Debate/Panel discussions20.
- Reading: Interpretation of visual texts and reading strategies21.
- Writing: Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative essays.
- Weeks 5–8: Revision
- Revision: Comprehensive review of Language structures (Paper 1), Literature (Paper 2), and Writing (Paper 3)22.
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Language): Comprehension, Summary, and Language structures (70 marks)23.
- Paper 2 (Literature): Drama (Contextual and Essay) and Poetry (Seen and Unseen) (80 marks)24.
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (100 marks)25.
- Paper 4 (Orals): Formal assessment including Listening, Unprepared Speech, and Prepared Speech/Reading (50 marks)26.
FAQ: English HL Grade 10
Q: What are the main literary genres covered in Grade 10 English HL?
A: Grade 10 English HL typically covers Drama and Poetry as the primary genres, with some focus on novels or short stories depending on the specific school selection, though the ATP highlights Drama and Poetry extensively27272727.
Q: How is the Oral mark calculated?
A: The oral mark is cumulative, derived from listening comprehension, unprepared speeches, prepared speeches, and reading aloud tasks performed throughout the year (Tasks 1, 3, 6, and 9)28.
Q: What is the focus of Paper 3?
A: Paper 3 is the Writing paper. It covers one major essay (Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative) and two transactional texts (e.g., letters, reviews, dialogues)29.