Grade 10 is a foundational year for Sesotho Second Additional Language (Puo ya Tlatsetso ya Bobedi), where learners begin to solidify their basic language skills for the FET phase. The curriculum emphasizes developing communicative competence, understanding simple literary texts, and mastering essential language structures. 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 Sesotho SAL 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 Second 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 (Ho mamela bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to reading comprehension strategies and literary genres (Terama/Palekgutshwe/Dithothokiso/Padi).
- Language: Parts of speech (Dikarolo tsa Puo) and sentence construction (Popo ya dipolelo).
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts focusing on plot and character.
- Writing: Process writing for descriptive paragraphs, friendly letters (Lengolo la setswalle), and dialogues (Puisano).
- Visuals: Analyzing visual texts such as cartoons and advertisements.
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Tenses (Lekgathe jwale/lefetile/letlang), conjunctions (Makopanyi), and reported speech (Puo mmui).
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension), Task 2 (Longer Transactional Writing), and Task 3 (Controlled 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 instructions (Ditaelo) and delivering a Prepared Speech (Puo e hlophisitsweng).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing cartoons (Dikhathunu) and advertisements.
- Writing: Writing instructions and short transactional texts like SMS.
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing descriptive paragraphs (Seratswana sa tlhaloso) and friendly letters (Lengolo la setswalle).
- Language: Conjunctions (Makopanyi) and prepositions (Mabopi a hokelang).
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Literature Assignment (Asaenemente ya dingolwa).
- Exams: Paper 1 (Language in Context), Paper 2 (Literature), and Paper 3 (Writing).
Term 3: Narrative Writing, Critical Awareness, and Creative Writing
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 (Moqoqo wa phetelo) focusing on planning and drafting.
- Reading: Reading for appreciation and understanding literary texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Summary writing (Kgutsufatso) and critical language awareness.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Descriptive essays (Moqoqo wa tlhaloso) and diary entries (Dayari).
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Designing advertisements and filling in forms.
- Language: Synonyms, antonyms, and direct/indirect speech (Puo sebui le puopehelo).
- Assessment: Task 7 (Writing – Essay) and Task 8 (Oral – Conversation).
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 magazine articles and emails (Imeili).
- 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: Sesotho SAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between FAL and SAL in Grade 10 Sesotho?
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).