Grade 10 is a foundational year for Siswati Second Additional Language (Lulwimi Lwesibili Lwekwengeta), where learners begin to solidify their basic communicative competence and foundational literacy for the FET phase. The curriculum emphasizes developing basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, along with an introduction to simple 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 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 (Kulalelela kutfola lwati) and introducing a classmate.
- Reading: Introduction to comprehension strategies and literary genres (Kufundza kwetemibhalo) such as poetry, short stories, and drama.
- Language: Sentence construction (Sakhiwo semusho) and parts of speech.
- Weeks 4–7: Reading and Writing
- Reading: Intensive reading of literary texts focusing on plot, character, and setting.
- Writing: Process writing for narrative paragraphs (Indzima lelandzisako) and dialogues (Inkhulumomphendvulwano).
- Visuals: Analyzing visual texts such as cartoons (Emakhathuni).
- Weeks 8–11: Language Structures and Assessment
- Language: Adverbs (Tandziso), adjectives (Tiphawulo), and reading aloud preparation.
- Assessment: Task 1 (Listening Comprehension), Task 2 (Oral/Reading), 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 maps, charts, and graphs.
- Writing: Writing instructions (Ticondziso) and short transactional texts.
- Weeks 5–8: Literature and Transactional Writing
- Literature: Analyzing themes and characters in prescribed texts.
- Writing: Writing narrative essays and emails (I-emeyili).
- Language: Conjunctions and prepositions.
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Task 4: Oral (Prepared Speech).
- Task 5: Writing (Transactional Text).
- Exams: Paper 1 (Language in Context), Paper 2 (Literature), and Paper 3 (Writing).
Term 3: Narrative 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 (Indzaba lelandzisako) focusing on planning and drafting.
- Reading: Reading for appreciation and understanding literary texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Critical Reading and Summary
- Reading: Summary writing (Sifinyeto) and critical language awareness.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of literary texts.
- Writing: Descriptive essays (Indzaba lechazako) and diary entries (Idayari).
- Weeks 8–11: Writing and Revision
- Writing: Designing advertisements and filling in forms.
- Language: Synonyms (Bomcondvofana), antonyms (Bomcondvophika), and idiomatic expressions.
- 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 emails and magazine articles.
- 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: Siswati SAL Grade 10
Q: What is the main difference between FAL and SAL in Grade 10 Siswati?
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 (Inkhulumo lelungiselelwe), 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).