Grade 11 is a significant year for developing language proficiency in preparation for Matric. The curriculum focuses on communicative competence, basic literary analysis, and functional writing skills. To ensure you stay on track with all your subjects this academic year, it is essential to consult the full Grade 11 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 IsiXhosa SAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Uvavanyo olusisiseko (Baseline Assessment) to the final limviwo zokuphela konyaka (End of Year Examinations).
IsiXhosa SAL Grade 11 ATP 2026
The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of language structures, literature, and oral proficiency.
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Ikota 1: Isiseko noNcwadi (Foundation and Literature)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, introducing literary genres, and mastering narrative and descriptive writing.
- Iveki 1–2: Ukwamkelwa Nokufunda (Introduction and Reading)
- Uvavanyo olusisiseko: Baseline assessment to gauge learner proficiency.
- Uncwadi: Introduction to genres (Inoveli, idrama, amabali amafutshane, isihobe).
- Izakhi zolwimi: Sentence structure (intloko, isenzi, injongosenzi) and present tense.
- Iveki 3–4: Ukuthetha Nokubhala (Speaking and Writing)
- Incoko: Expressing opinions on class topics (SBA Task).
- Ukubhala: Writing Isincoko esibalisayo (Narrative essay) and Isincoko esichazayo (Descriptive essay) with visual stimuli.
- Ulwimi: Adverbs and adjectives (izihlomelo neziphawuli).
- Iveki 5–6: Uphononongo noNcwadi (Review and Literature)
- Ukubhala: Writing a review (irivyu) as a longer transactional text.
- Ukufunda: Reading literary texts for appreciation and identifying the writer’s opinion/attitude.
- Oral: Unprepared speaking based on literary texts.
- Iveki 7–11: Imihlathi emifutshane noVavanyo (Short Texts and Assessment)
- Ukubhala: Writing invitation cards (Ikhadi lesimemo), posters, and flyers.
- Umsebenzi 1: Oral assessment – Listening comprehension (Ukuphulaphulela ukuqonda).
- Umsebenzi 2: Oral assessment – Prepared reading aloud (Ukufunda ngokuvakalayo okulungiselelweyo).
- Umsebenzi 3: Literature test (Uvavanyo lokuqala kuncwadi).
Ikota 2: Izalathiso neentetho (Directions and Speeches)
Focus: The second term emphasizes giving directions, visual literacy, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through speeches and transactional writing.
- Iveki 1–2: Izalathiso (Directions)
- Ukuphulaphula nokuthetha: Giving directions (ukunika imiyalelo nezalathiso), e.g., bus routes.
- Ukubhala: Writing directions as a short transactional text.
- Ukufunda: Intensive reading of instructions.
- Iveki 3–4: Intetho noNcwadi (Speech and Literature)
- Intetho: Prepared speech (Intetho elungiselelweyo – SBA Umsebenzi 4).
- Ukufunda: Vocabulary development and identifying grammatical aspects like tenses.
- Ukubhala: Writing a speech on a given topic.
- Iveki 5–7: I-imeyile neDayari (Email and Diary)
- Ukubhala: Writing emails and diary entries (Ungeniso kwidayari) based on literary texts.
- Ukubukela: Interpreting visual texts like cartoons and comic strips.
- Ulwimi: Active and passive voice.
- Iveki 8–11: Ileta yobuhlobo neemviwo (Friendly Letter and Exams)
- Ukubhala: Writing friendly letters (Ileta yobuhlobo).
- Uhlaziyo: Revision of literature and language structures.
- Iimviwo: Mid-year examinations covering Iphepha 1 (Ulwimi) and Iphepha 2 (Uncwadi).
Ikota 3: Amabali neeleta (Stories and Letters)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through appreciation listening, narrative writing, and formal letters.
- Iveki 1–2: Ukufunda neeleta (Reading and Letters)
- Ukuphulaphula: Prepared reading aloud for a purpose.
- Ukubhala: Writing formal letters (e.g., letter of complaint/request/thanks).
- Ulwimi: Grammar correction from learners’ writing.
- Iveki 3–4: Isincoko esibalisayo (Narrative Essay)
- Ukuphulaphula: Listening for appreciation (e.g., radio drama).
- Ukubhala: Writing a narrative essay (Isincoko esibalisayo) with visual stimuli.
- Ulwimi: Tone and voice (Ithowuni, ilizwi).
- Iveki 5–6: Isincoko esichazayo (Descriptive Essay)
- Ukuthetha: Informal speaking about music or texts.
- Ukubhala: Writing a descriptive essay (Isincoko esichazayo) on language use in music.
- Ukufunda: Extended independent reading for enrichment.
- Iveki 7–11: Uhlalutyo noVavanyo (Analysis and Assessment)
- Ukufunda: Critical language awareness (identifying implied meaning).
- Ukubhala: Summarizing texts (Ukubhala isishwankathelo).
- Umsebenzi 7: Writing – Narrative/Descriptive Essay.
- Umsebenzi 8: Oral – Conversation (Incoko).
Ikota 4: Ukulungiselela noHlaziyo (Preparation and Revision)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to revision of all skills and the End-of-Year Examinations. To see what is expected in the next grade, you can preview Grade 12 IsiXhosa SAL Papers.
- Iveki 1–2: Uhlaziyo lokuthetha (Speaking Revision)
- Ukuthetha: Reviewing informal class and group discussions.
- Ukubhala: Revising longer transactional texts.
- Iveki 3–4: Isishwankathelo noNcwadi (Summary and Literature)
- Ukubhala: Revising summary writing notes into full sentences.
- Uncwadi: Reviewing prescribed texts for the final exam.
- Iveki 5–6: Ileta esesikweni (Formal Letter)
- Ukubhala: Writing formal letters of thanks (Ileta yokubulela) or request.
- Ulwimi: Reviewing word order, active/passive voice, and direct/indirect speech (Ingxelo-ntetho).
- Uvavanyo: Iimviwo zokuphela konyaka (Umsebenzi 9)
- Iphepha 1: Ulwimi ngokusemxholweni (80 marks).
- Iphepha 2: Uncwadi (40 marks).
- Iphepha 3: Ukubhala (80 marks).
- Iphepha 4: Ii-orali (100 marks).
FAQ: IsiXhosa SAL Grade 11
Q: Yintoni Umsebenzi 4?
A: Umsebenzi 4 is an Oral assessment (Intetho elungiselelweyo – Prepared Speech) completed in Term 2.
Q: Mangaphi amaphepha abhalwayo ekupheleni konyaka?
A: Learners write four papers: Iphepha 1 (Ulwimi), Iphepha 2 (Uncwadi), Iphepha 3 (Ukubhala), and Iphepha 4 (Ii-orali).
Q: Yintoni umahluko phakathi kweleta yobuhlobo neleta esesikweni?
A: A friendly letter (ileta yobuhlobo) uses casual language for friends/family, while a formal letter (ileta esesikweni) follows strict rules for official purposes like complaints or requests.