Grade 10 is a significant year for Sepedi Second Additional Language (Lelemetlaleletšo La Bobedi), where learners focus on building fundamental communicative competence and basic literacy skills for the FET phase. The curriculum emphasizes practical language use, understanding simple texts, and developing basic writing and speaking abilities. 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 SAL Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Baseline Assessment 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 Second Additional Language learners.
Term 1: Listening Skills, Reading Strategies, and Grammar
Focus: The first term introduces learners to basic listening skills and reading strategies, establishing a strong foundation for text analysis.
- Weeks 1–3: Introduction and Listening Skills
- Assessment: Baseline Assessment (Teko ya motheo) to gauge prior knowledge.
- Listening: Listening for information (Go theeleletša tshedimošo) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to literary genres (Padi/Papadi/Kanegelokopana/Theto).
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts focusing on plot and character.
- Writing: Process writing for narrative paragraphs (Taodišokanegelo) and dialogues (Poledišano).
- Visuals: Analyzing visual texts (Diswantšho) and identifying key ideas.
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Tenses (Lebaka la bjale), punctuation (Maswaodikga), and parts of speech.
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension), Task 2 (Longer Transactional Writing – Papatšo), and Task 3 (Test – Molekwana).
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 instructions (Go fa ditaelo) and delivering a Prepared Speech (Polelo ya boitokišetšo).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing cartoons (Dikhathune) and comic strips.
- Writing: Writing instructions and short transactional texts like messages (Melaetša ye mekopana).
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing descriptive paragraphs (Taodišotlhaloši) and friendly letters (Lengwalo la segwera).
- Language: Conjunctions (Makgokedi) and prepositions.
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Writing (Descriptive Paragraph/Transactional Text).
- Exams: Paper 1 (Language in Context – Tšhomišo ya polelo le dikamano) and Paper 2 (Literature – Dingwalo).
Term 3: Creative Writing, Critical Awareness, and Revision
Focus: Term 3 fosters creative thinking through narrative writing and critical language awareness, alongside advanced comprehension tasks.
- Weeks 1–3: Narrative Writing
- Writing: Narrative essays (Taodišokanegelo) focusing on planning and drafting.
- Reading: Reading for appreciation and understanding literary texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Summary writing (Kakaretšo) and critical language awareness.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Descriptive essays (Taodišotlhaloši) and diary entries (Pukutšatši).
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Designing advertisements (Papatšo) and filling in forms.
- Language: Synonyms, antonyms, and direct/indirect speech (Polelotebanyi le polelotharedi).
- Assessment: Task 7 (Writing – Essay) and Task 8 (Oral – Comprehension/Listening).
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 language structures, literary analysis, and writing formats.
- Writing: Practicing exam-type writing prompts like advertisements and short transactional texts.
- 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) (40 marks).
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (80 marks).
- Paper 4 (Oral): Formal assessment of oral skills (100 marks).
FAQ: Sepedi SAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between FAL and SAL in Grade 10 Sepedi?
A: SAL (Second Additional Language) focuses on basic communicative competence and foundational literacy, whereas FAL (First Additional Language) involves more complex analysis and fluency.
Q: What are the compulsory oral tasks for Grade 10 SAL?
A: Learners must complete listening comprehension tasks, prepared speeches, and conversational tasks throughout the year.
Q: How is the literature component assessed in SAL?
A: Literature is assessed through short contextual questions in Term 1 and Term 3, and formal written examinations in June and November (Paper 2).