Grade 10 is a foundational year for Tshivenda Home Language (Luambo lwa Hayani), bridging the gap between the Senior Phase and the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. The curriculum focuses on advanced language usage, deep literary analysis, and refining writing and speaking 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 Tshivenda 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.
Tshivenda 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.
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Term 1: Oral Skills, Essay Writing, 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.
- Weeks 1–2: Introduction and Oral Skills
- Listening: Listening for comprehension (U thetshelesa u itela u pfesesa) and informative/evaluative listening.
- Speaking: Introduction to oral text features and unprepared speech (Tshipitshi tshi songo lugiselwaho).
- Literature: Introduction to Drama (Dirama) and Poetry (Vhurendi).
- Weeks 3–5: Writing and Reading Skills
- Writing: Process writing for Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative essays (Nganetshelo/Mbuletshedzo/U ţaţa khani).
- Reading: Interpretation of visual texts and reading literary texts.
- Transactional Writing: Friendly and formal letters (Vhurifhi ha tshishaka/fomala), obituaries (nganeavhutshilo), and emails.
- Weeks 6–9: Unprepared Speech and Language Structures
- Speaking: Unprepared speech and visual literacy (cartoons/Khathuni).
- Language: Register, style, and tone (Ridzhisiţara, tshitaila na ipfi).
- Assessment: Task 1 (Oral), Task 2 (Writing), Task 3 (Oral), and Task 4 (Test: Language, Comprehension, Summary).
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.
- Weeks 1–3: Literature and Essays
- Literature: Drama and Poetry analysis.
- Writing: Focus on Narrative, Descriptive, or Argumentative essays.
- Reading: Prepared reading or speech (U vhalela ntha/tshipitshi tsho lugiselwaho).
- Weeks 4–7: Visual Literacy and Transactional Texts
- Visual Texts: Analyzing cartoons and advertisements.
- Writing: Transactional texts including magazine articles, emails, or interviews.
- Poetry: Analysis of unseen poetry (Zwirendo zwi songo vhonwaho).
- Assessment: Mid-Year Examinations
- Paper 1: Language in Context (Luambo kha nyimele), Comprehension (Tholokanyondivho), and Summary (Manweledzo).
- Paper 2: Literature (Litheretsha) covering Drama and Poetry.
Term 3: Meetings, Research, and Creative Writing
Focus: Term 3 moves into advanced oral tasks such as meeting procedures and research projects.
- Weeks 1–3: Meetings and Procedures
- Oral: Understanding meeting procedures (Mitangano na maitele a u haseledza).
- Writing: Reviewing essay types and transactional texts.
- Weeks 4–7: Project and Literature
- Project: Literature Assignment/Project (Phurodzhekiti/asainimenthe) involving research techniques.
- Literature: Contextual analysis of Drama and Poetry.
- Writing: Creative writing focusing on correct sentence construction and paragraphing (U nwala pharagirafu).
- Weeks 8–10: Revision
- Revision: Reviewing all literature genres and language structures in preparation for final exams.
- Assessment: Task 8 (Literature Project) and Task 9 (Oral – Prepared Speech).
Term 4: Revision and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to consolidating knowledge, finalizing oral marks through debates, and preparing for the end-of-year exams. For additional practice materials, visit our Grade 10 Past Papers section.
- Weeks 1–4: Advanced Oral Skills and Revision
- Oral: Introducing a speaker/Vote of thanks (U divhadza muambi/u nea ndivhuwo) and Panel Discussions.
- Revision: Comprehensive review of Language structures (Paper 1), Literature (Paper 2), and Writing (Paper 3).
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Language): Comprehension, Summary, Visual Literacy, and Language structures (70 marks).
- Paper 2 (Literature): Drama and Poetry (Prescribed and Unseen) (80 marks).
- Paper 3 (Writing): Essays and Transactional texts (100 marks).
- Paper 4 (Oral): Formal assessment of reading and speaking skills (50 marks).
FAQ: Tshivenda HL Grade 10
Q: What are the main literary genres covered in Grade 10 Tshivenda?
A: Grade 10 Tshivenda HL covers Drama (Dirama) and Poetry (Vhurendi), laying the groundwork for Grade 11 and 12 literature studies.
Q: How is the Summary question assessed in Paper 1?
A: Students are required to summarize a text (Manweledzo) into a specific word count, identifying main points and writing them in point form or paragraph form as per instructions.
Q: Is the Oral component important?
A: Yes, Oral marks (Listening, Prepared Speech, Unprepared Speech/Reading) form a significant part of the School-Based Assessment (SBA), which contributes to the final year mark.