Grade 10 is a foundational year for IsiXhosa Home Language (Ulwimi Lwasekhaya), marking the entry into the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. The curriculum focuses on advanced language usage, deep literary analysis, and refining writing and speaking 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 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.
IsiXhosa 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 and develops essential listening and speaking skills required for the FET phase.
- Weeks 1–3: Introduction and Oral Skills
- Listening: Listening for comprehension (Ukuphulaphulela ukuqonda) and informative/evaluative listening.
- Speaking: Introduction to oral text features and unprepared speech (Intetho engalungiselelwanga).
- Literature: Introduction to Drama (Idrama) and Poetry (Isihobe).
- Weeks 4–7: Writing and Reading Skills
- Writing: Process writing for Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative essays (Esibalisayo/Esichazayo/Esixoxayo).
- Reading: Interpretation of visual texts and reading literary texts.
- Transactional Writing: Friendly and formal letters (Ileta/imeyile yobuhlobo/esesikweni), obituaries, and emails.
- Weeks 8–11: Prepared Speech and Assessment
- Speaking: Prepared speech (Intetho elungiselelweyo).
- Language: Register, style, and tone (Irejista, isimbo sokubhala nelizwi).
- Assessment: Task 1 (Oral), Task 2 (Writing), Task 3 (Oral), and Task 4 (Test: Language, Comprehension, Summary).
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 assessments.
- Weeks 1–3: Literature and Essays
- Literature: Novel/Folklore (Inoveli/ubuciko bomlomo), Drama, and Poetry.
- Writing: Focus on Narrative essays (Isincoko esibalisayo).
- Reading: Unprepared reading aloud (Ukufunda ngokukhwaza okungalungiselelwanga).
- Weeks 4–7: Visual Literacy and Transactional Texts
- Visual Texts: Analyzing cartoons (Ikhathuni) and advertisements (Isibhengezo-ntengiso).
- Writing: Transactional texts including magazine articles, emails, or interviews.
- Poetry: Analysis of unseen poetry (Umbongo ongamiselwanga).
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Paper 1: Language in Context (Ukusetyenziswa kolwimi), Comprehension, and Summary.
- Paper 2: Literature (Uncwadi) covering Drama and Poetry.
Term 3: Meetings, Research, and Creative Writing
Focus: Term 3 moves into advanced oral tasks such as meeting procedures and research projects.
- Weeks 1–3: Meetings and Procedures
- Oral: Understanding meeting procedures (Ukuchotshelwa kweentlanganiso).
- Writing: Reviewing essay types and transactional texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Project and Literature
- Project: Literature Assignment/Project (Iprojekhthi/Iasayimenti) involving research techniques.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of Drama and Poetry.
- Writing: Creative writing focusing on correct sentence construction and paragraphing.
- Weeks 8–11: Revision
- Revision: Reviewing all literature genres and language structures in preparation for final exams.
- Assessment: Task 8 (Literature Project) and Task 9 (Oral – Prepared Speech).
Term 4: Revision and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to consolidating knowledge, finalizing oral marks through panel discussions, and preparing for the end-of-year exams. For additional practice materials, visit our Grade 10 Past Papers section.
- Weeks 1–4: Advanced Oral Skills and Revision
- Oral: Introducing a speaker/Vote of thanks (Ukwazisa isithethi/amazwi ombulelo) and Panel Discussions (Ingxoxo yephaneli).
- Revision: Comprehensive review of Language structures (Paper 1), Literature (Paper 2), and Writing (Paper 3).
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Language): Comprehension, Summary, Visual Literacy, and Language structures (70 marks).
- Paper 2 (Literature): Drama and Poetry (Prescribed and Unseen) (80 marks).
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (100 marks).
- Paper 4 (Oral): Formal assessment of reading and speaking skills (50 marks).
FAQ: IsiXhosa HL Grade 10
Q: What are the main literary genres covered in Grade 10 IsiXhosa?
A: Grade 10 IsiXhosa HL covers Drama (Idrama), Poetry (Isihobe), and Novel/Oral Tradition (Inoveli/ubuciko bomlomo).
Q: How is the Summary question assessed in Paper 1?
A: Students are required to summarize a text (Ukushwankathela) into a specific word count, identifying main points and writing them in point form or paragraph form as per instructions.
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 mark.