Grade 10 is a pivotal year for Siswati First Additional Language (Lulwimi Lwekucala Lwekwengeta), where learners transition into more advanced communicative and analytical skills required for the FET phase. The curriculum emphasizes practical language usage, comprehension strategies, and the appreciation of literary texts. 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 Siswati 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 (Kulalelela kutfola lwati) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to comprehension strategies and literary genres (Kufundza kwetemibhalo).
- Language: Sentence construction (Kwakhiwa kwemisho) and parts of speech (Titfo tenkhulumo).
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts (Poetry/Short Story/Novel/Drama) focusing on plot and character.
- Writing: Process writing for descriptive paragraphs or essays and friendly letters.
- Visuals: Analyzing cartoons and visual texts (Ematheksthi etibonwa).
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Tenses (Tikhatsi), conjunctions (Tihlanganiso), and punctuation.
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension), Task 2 (Longer Transactional Writing), and Task 3 (Test: Language, Comprehension, Summary).
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 (Tinkhombandlela) and delivering a Prepared Speech (Inkhulumo lelungiselelwe).
- Visual Literacy: Analyzing visual texts such as graphs, diagrams, and cartoons.
- Writing: Writing diary entries (Idayari) and instructions (Ticondziso).
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes, settings, and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing narrative essays (Indzaba lelandzisako) and emails.
- Language: Adjectives and adverbs (Tandziso netiphawulo).
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Literature Assignment (Umklamo wetemibhalo).
- 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 (Inkhulumo-mphikiswano) and expressing opinions in group discussions.
- Reading: Reading for summary (Kufundzela kufinyeta) and identifying bias.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Critical language awareness (emotive language, manipulation) and analyzing visual texts like advertisements.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Discursive essays (Indzaba lenhlangotsimbili) and letters of application.
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Task 8 (Essay Writing) and filling in forms.
- Language: Synonyms, antonyms (Bomcondvophika), and idiomatic expressions (Tisho netaga).
- Assessment: Task 7 (Oral – Unprepared Speech) 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 critical listening for bias, literary analysis, and writing formats.
- Writing: Practicing exam-type writing prompts like magazine articles and emails of thanks.
- 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: Siswati FAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between HL and FAL in Grade 10 Siswati?
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.