Grade 10 is a foundational year for IsiNdebele Home Language (Ilimi Lekhaya), setting the stage for the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. The curriculum focuses on advanced language structures, literature analysis, and critical thinking skills. 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 IsiNdebele HL Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial study of Listening Comprehension in Term 1 to the final End-of-Year Examinations.
IsiNdebele 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: Listening, Speaking, and Literature Introduction
Focus: The first term introduces learners to the analysis of literary texts and develops essential listening and speaking skills required for the FET phase11.
- Weeks 1–2: Introduction and Oral Skills
- Listening: Listening for comprehension (Ukulalelela ukuzwisisa)2.
- Speaking: Unprepared speech (Ikulumo engakalungiselelwa)3.
- Weeks 3–5: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Introduction to Drama and Poetry (Umdlalo/Ikondlo) and analyzing literary devices4.
- Writing: Transactional texts including friendly and formal letters (Iincwadi zobungani nezomthetho) and obituaries (Umlando kamufi)5.
- Weeks 6–10: Essay Writing and Language Structures
- Essays: Narrative, Descriptive, and Argumentative essays (Ecocako, Ehlathululako, Ephikisako)6.
- Language: Register, style, and tone (Irejista, isitayela nephimbo)7.
Term 2: Summaries, Visual Texts, and Mid-Year Exams
Focus: The second term emphasizes critical reading skills, including summarization and the analysis of visual texts, culminating in the mid-year assessments88.
- Weeks 1–3: Reading and Summaries
- Summary: Summary writing skills (Ukutlola ukurhunyeza)9.
- Speaking: Prepared and unprepared reading/speaking tasks10.
- Weeks 4–7: Visual Literacy
- Visual Texts: Analyzing advertisements and cartoons (Imikhangiso namakhathuni)11.
- Literature: Continued study of Drama and Poetry (Long and short questions)12.
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Paper 1: Language in Context (Ilimi ebujameni obuthileko), Comprehension, and Summary13.
- Paper 2: Literature (Zemitlolo) covering Drama and Poetry14.
Term 3: Research, Oral Skills, and Creative Writing
Focus: Term 3 moves into advanced oral tasks such as panel discussions and focuses on the research assignment or project (Umtlolophenyo)151515.
- Weeks 1–5: Oral Communication and Procedures
- Meetings: Understanding meeting procedures and panel discussions (Ikulumiswano yephaneli)16.
- Speaking: Prepared speeches focusing on research, organization, and presentation17.
- Weeks 6–10: Projects and Literature Revision
- Project: Completion of the Term 3 Assignment/Project (Umtlolophenyo)18.
- Writing: Creative writing focusing on Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative essays19.
- Review: Revising literary texts (Drama and Poetry) and answering long questions (Umbuzo omude)20.
Term 4: Revision and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to consolidating knowledge, finalizing oral marks through debates, and preparing for the end-of-year exams. For additional practice materials, visit our Grade 10 Past Papers section212121.
- Weeks 1–3: Oral Assessment and Revision
- Orals: Finalizing oral assessments, including debates (Ikulumo-pikiswano) and unprepared reading22.
- Revision: Comprehensive review of Language structures (Paper 1) and Literature (Paper 2)23.
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Language): Comprehension, Summary, and Language structures (70 marks)24.
- Paper 2 (Literature): Drama, Poetry (Seen and Unseen), and Folklore/Novel (80 marks)25.
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (100 marks)26.
FAQ: IsiNdebele HL Grade 10
Q: What are the main literary genres covered in Grade 10?
A: Grade 10 IsiNdebele HL covers Drama (Umdlalo), Poetry (Ikondlo), and often a Novel or Folklore component, preparing students for the setworks they will encounter in Grade 1227.
Q: How is the Summary question assessed in Paper 1?
A: Students are required to summarize a text (Ukutlola ukurhunyeza) into a specific word count, identifying main points and writing them in point form or paragraph form as per instructions28.
Q: Is the Oral component important?
A: Yes, Oral marks (listening, prepared speech, unprepared speech/reading) form a significant part of the School-Based Assessment (SBA), which contributes to the final year mark29.