Grade 10 marks a significant step for IsiXhosa First Additional Language (Ulwimi Lokuqala Olongezelelweyo) learners as they enter the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. The curriculum focuses on developing communicative competence, understanding literary texts, and mastering practical writing 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 IsiXhosa 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 (Ukuphulaphulela ukufumana ulwazi) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to reading comprehension strategies and literary genres.
- Language: Sentence construction (Ukwakhiwa kwezivakalisi) and parts of speech.
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts (Poetry/Short Stories/Novel/Drama) focusing on plot and character.
- Writing: Process writing for descriptive paragraphs and friendly letters (Ileta yobuhlobo).
- Visuals: Analyzing visual texts and emotive language.
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Tenses, conjunctions (Izihlanganisi), and punctuation.
- Writing: Descriptive essay (Isincoko esichazayo) and diary entries (Idayari).
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension), Task 2 (Longer Transactional Writing), and Task 3 (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 (Intetho elungiselelweyo).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing cartoons (Iikhathuni) for humor and examining visual devices.
- Writing: Writing instructions (Imiyalelo) and paragraphs based on setworks.
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes, settings, and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing narrative essays (Isincoko esibalisayo), reviews (Irivyu), and emails.
- Language: Logical connectors and figurative language (Izafobe).
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Literature Assignment (Iasayimenti).
- 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 (Ingxoxo mpikiswano) 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 (Ukushwankathela) and critical language awareness (manipulative language).
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Discursive essays (Isincoko esivelela amacala amabini) and formal letters of application.
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Task 8 (Essay Writing) and filling in forms.
- Language: Synonyms, antonyms, and idiomatic expressions (Izaci namaqhalo).
- Assessment: Task 7 (Oral – Unprepared Speech/Reading) 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 (Inqaku lemagazini).
- 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: IsiXhosa FAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between HL and FAL in Grade 10 IsiXhosa?
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.