Grade 10 is a pivotal year for Sepedi Home Language (Leleme la Gae), where learners transition into the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. The curriculum deepens the understanding of complex language structures, literary analysis (Drama and Poetry), and advanced 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 Sepedi 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.
Sepedi 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.
Download: Sepedi HL Grade 10 ATP 2026 PDF
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 phase. 1
- Weeks 1–2: Introduction and Oral Skills
- Listening: Listening for comprehension (Go theeleletša kwešišo) and information processing. 2
- Speaking: Unprepared speech (Polelo ya go se itokišetšwe) and public speaking techniques. 3
- Weeks 3–5: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Introduction to Drama (Tiragatšo/terama) and Poetry (Theto). 4
- Writing: Transactional texts (Ditšweletšwa tša tirišano) including friendly/formal letters, emails, and obituary (bophelo bja mohu). 5
- Weeks 6–10: Essay Writing and Language Structures
- Essays: Writing Narrative (Taodišokanego), Descriptive (Taodišotlhaloši), and Argumentative (Taodišongangišano) essays. 6
- Language: Register, style, tone, and sentence structures (Dibopego le melao ya tšhomišo ya polelo). 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 assessments. 8
- Weeks 1–3: Reading and Summaries
- Summary: Summary writing skills (Kakaretšo). 9
- Speaking: Prepared and unprepared reading/speaking tasks. 10
- Weeks 4–7: Visual Literacy
- Visual Texts: Analyzing advertisements (dipapatšo) and cartoons (dikhathune). 11
- Literature: Continued study of Drama and Poetry (Unseen poetry). 12
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Paper 1: Language in Context (Tšhomišo ya polelo go dikamano), Comprehension, and Summary. 13
- Paper 2: Literature (Dingwalo) covering Drama and Poetry. 14
Term 3: Research, Oral Skills, and Creative Writing
Focus: Term 3 moves into advanced oral tasks such as meetings and panel discussions, and focuses on the research assignment or project (Protšeke). 15
- Weeks 1–5: Oral Communication and Procedures
- Meetings: Understanding meeting procedures and dialogues (Poledišano). 16
- Speaking: Prepared speeches focusing on research, organization, and presentation. 17
- Weeks 6–10: Projects and Literature Revision
- Project: Completion of the Term 3 Assignment/Project (Protšeke/asaenmente). 18
- Writing: Creative writing focusing on Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative essays. 19
- Review: Revising literary texts (Drama and Poetry) and answering long questions (Potšišo telele). 20
Term 4: Revision and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to consolidating knowledge, finalizing oral marks through discussions, and preparing for the end-of-year exams. For additional practice materials, visit our Grade 10 Past Papers section. 21
- Weeks 1–3: Oral Assessment and Revision
- Orals: Finalizing oral assessments, including panel discussions (Ngangišano/kahlaahlo ya phanele). 22
- 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) (80 marks). 25
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (100 marks). 26
FAQ: Sepedi HL Grade 10
Q: What are the main literary genres covered in Grade 10 Sepedi?
A: Grade 10 Sepedi HL covers Drama (Tiragatšo/Terama) and Poetry (Theto). These genres lay the groundwork for the literature setworks studied in Grades 11 and 12. 27
Q: How is the Summary question assessed in Paper 1?
A: Students are required to summarize a text (Kakaretšo) into a specific word count, identifying main points and writing them in point form or paragraph form as per instructions. 28
Q: Is the Oral component important?
A: Yes, Oral marks (Listening, Prepared Speech, Unprepared Speech) form a significant part of the School-Based Assessment (SBA), which contributes to the final year mark. 29