Grade 11 is a critical year for mastering Sepedi Home Language, bridging the gap to the final Matric examinations. The curriculum emphasizes advanced reading comprehension, literary analysis of poetry and novels, and proficient writing in various contexts. 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 Sepedi HL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Molekwana wa Motheo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Tlhahlobo ya Mafelelo a Ngwaga (End of Year Examinations).
Sepedi HL 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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Kotara ya 1: Motheo le Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano (Foundation and Transactional Texts)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, introducing prescribed literature, and mastering transactional writing formats.
- Beke 1–2: Go Theeletša le Go Bolela (Listening and Speaking)
- Molekwana wa Motheo: Baseline assessment to gauge learner proficiency.
- Go Theeletša Kwešišo: Listening comprehension activities involving information gathering and evaluation.
- Dingwalo: Introduction to prescribed literature—Theto (Poetry) and Padi/Dingwalotšhaba (Novel/Folklore).
- Beke 3–4: Go Ngwala le Go Hlagiša (Writing and Presenting)
- Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano: Writing transactional texts such as formal letters (Mangwalo a semmušo), Agenda, and Minutes (Lenaneothero le metsotso).
- Kakaretšo: Summary writing techniques (Go ngwala kakaretšo).
- Beke 5–6: Go Bolela (Speaking Skills)
- Polelo: Practice of unprepared speeches (Polelo ya go se itokišetšwe) and prepared speeches.
- Tekatlhaloganyo: Analyzing visual texts like advertisements (dipapatšo) and cartoons (dikhathune).
- Beke 7–10: Ditaodišo le Teko (Essays and Assessment)
- Go Ngwala: Focus on essay structures—Narrative (Taodišokanegelo), Descriptive (Taodišotlhaloši), and Argumentative (Taodišongangišano).
- Mešomo (1–4): Completion of listening comprehension, transactional writing tasks, and Molekwana wa 1 (Test 1) covering language in context.
Kotara ya 2: Dingwalo le Tlhahlobo ya Gare ga Ngwaga (Literature and Mid-Year Exams)
Focus: The second term emphasizes literary analysis, visual literacy, and preparation for the significant Mid-Year Examinations.
- Beke 1–2: Go Bala (Reading)
- Go Balela Godimo: Unprepared reading aloud (Go balela godimo ga go se itokišetšwe).
- Dingwalo: In-depth analysis of poetry and the novel features (plot, character, theme).
- Beke 3–4: Go Bogela (Viewing)
- Dipapatšo le Dikhathune: Interpretation of visual texts like advertisements and cartoons.
- Ditaodišo: Advanced essay writing skills, including Reflective (Taodišokahlaahlo) and Discursive essays.
- Beke 5–6: Go Ngwala (Writing)
- Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano: Writing interviews (Potšišotherišano), formal reports (Pego ya semmušo), and emails (Emeile).
- Dingwalo: Answering long essay questions (Potšišotelele) based on the prescribed novel.
- Beke 7–11: Tlhahlobo ya Gare ga Ngwaga
- Poeletšo: Revision of Terms 1 and 2 work.
- Exams: Mid-year examinations covering Lephephe la 1 (Language), Lephephe la 2 (Literature), and Lephephe la 3 (Writing).
Kotara ya 3: Protšeke le Boitlhamedi (Project and Creative Writing)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on the Literature Research Project and refining complex writing skills. For learners preparing for their final year, reviewing Grade 12 Sepedi HL Papers can provide valuable insight into the standard required for the next grade.
- Beke 1–2: Dikopano (Meetings)
- Tshepedišo ya Dikopano: Meeting procedures and participating in panel discussions (Kahlaahlo ya phanele).
- Go Theeletša: Advanced listening skills for information and critical evaluation.
- Beke 3–4: Dingwalo (Literature)
- Protšeke: Learners engage in a Literature Assignment or Research Project (Asaenmente/Protšeke).
- Go Ngwala: Drafting and editing literary essays involving research techniques (Dithekniki tša nyakišišo).
- Beke 5–6: Go Bolela (Speaking)
- Polelo ya Go Itokišetšwa: Delivering prepared speeches with a focus on register, style, and tone (Retšistara, setaele le segalo).
- Theto: Analysis of unseen poetry (Sereto se se sa bonwago).
- Beke 7–10: Kelo (Assessment)
- Mošomo 8 & 9: Submission of the Literature Project and final Oral marks for the term.
- Poeletšo: Reviewing grammar and language structures (Dibopego le melao ya tšhomišo ya polelo).
Kotara ya 4: Boitokišetšo bja Tlhahlobo (Preparation for Exams)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to finishing oral marks, revision, and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Beke 1–2: Bomolomo (Oral Work)
- Ditebogišo: Delivering votes of thanks (Go fa ditebogo).
- Ngangišano: Participating in debates.
- Phanele: Finalizing group discussion marks.
- Beke 3–4: Poeletšo (Revision)
- Boitokišetšo: Intensive revision of past papers (Dinoutse goba tšhupatsela go tlhahlobo).
- Mekgwa: Strategies for answering comprehension and summary questions effectively under exam conditions.
- Kelo: Tlhahlobo ya Mafelelo a Ngwaga
- Lephephe la 1: Language in Context (Tekatlhaloganyo, Kakaretšo, Popopolelo).
- Lephephe la 2: Literature (Dingwalo – Theto, Padi/Dingwalotšhaba).
- Lephephe la 3: Writing (Go Ngwala – Ditaodišo le Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano).
- Lephephe la 4: Oral (Bomolomo).
FAQ: Sepedi HL Grade 11
Q: Protšeke ya Dingwalo e dirwa neng?
A: The Literature Project (Asaenmente/Protšeke) is scheduled for Kotara ya 3 (Term 3) and counts significantly towards the SBA mark1.
Q: Ke maphephe a makae a go ngwalwa mafelelong a ngwaga?
A: Learners write three papers: Lephephe la 1 (Language), Lephephe la 2 (Literature), and Lephephe la 3 (Creative Writing). Lephephe la 4 is the Oral assessment conducted during the term2.
Q: Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano ke eng?
A: These are transactional texts such as letters (mangwalo), reports (pego), interviews (potšišotherišano), and agendas which test practical writing skills3.