Grade 11 is a crucial year for building proficiency in a Second Additional Language. The curriculum focuses on developing basic communicative competence, reading comprehension, and writing skills for 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 SAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Kelo ya motheo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Tlhatlhobo ya mafelelo a ngwaga (End of Year Examinations).
Sepedi 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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Kotara ya 1: Motheo le Ditšweletšwa (Foundation and Texts)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, reading comprehension, and mastering basic transactional writing and oral presentations.
- Beke 1–2: Go Bolela le Go Ngwala (Speaking and Writing)
- Go Bolela: Informal speaking (Go bolela go sego ga semmušo).
- Go Ngwala: Writing descriptive essays (Taodišotlhaloši).
- Go Bala: Reading summaries and taking notes (Kakaretšo le dinoutse).
- Beke 3–4: Poledišano le Taodišo (Dialogue and Essay)
- Poledišano: Formal assessment of dialogue/interview skills (Kelo ya semmušo).
- Go Ngwala: Writing narrative essays (Taodišokanegelo).
- Puo: Expressing emotions using adverbs and adjectives (Mahlathi le mahlaodi).
- Beke 5–6: Sengwalo le Kelo (Literature and Assessment)
- Sengwalo: Reading literary texts such as Padi (Novel), Tiragatšo (Drama), or Theto (Poetry).
- Go Balela Kwešišo: Reading for appreciation and comprehension.
- Puo: Focus on direct and reported speech (Polelotebanyi le poledišano).
- Beke 7–11: Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano (Transactional Texts)
- Go Kwala: Filling in forms (e.g., job application) and writing invitation cards (Karata ya memo).
- Tiro ya Molomo: Prepared reading aloud (Go balela godimo ga go itokišetšwa – Mošomo wa 2).
- Mošomo wa 3: Literature test covering contextual questions (Dipotšišo tša ditsopolwa).
Kotara ya 2: Ditaelo le Papatšo (Instructions and Advertising)
Focus: The second term emphasizes giving instructions, visual literacy, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through literary assignments.
- Beke 1–2: Ditaelo le Ditšhupetšo (Instructions and Directions)
- Go Bolela: Giving directions and instructions (Go fa ditšhupetšo le ditaelo).
- Go Bala: Reading instructions from literary texts.
- Go Ngwala: Writing directions to a place of interest.
- Beke 3–4: Polelo ya Boitokišetšo (Prepared Speech)
- Tiro ya Molomo: Prepared speech (Polelo ya go itokišetšwa – Mošomo wa 4).
- Sengwalo: Analysis of plot, character, and theme.
- Beke 5–6: Papatšo (Advertising)
- Go Ngwala: Writing advertisements (Ngwala papatšo).
- Go Bala: Analyzing visual texts like cartoons and advertisements.
- Puo: Sentence structure and parts of speech (Polelotiriši le polelotirišwa).
- Beke 7–11: Tlhatlhobo ya Bogare jwa Ngwaga
- Go Ngwala: Writing diary entries (Pukutšatši) or friendly letters (Lengwalo la segwera).
- Poeletšo: Revision of literature and language structures.
- Exams: Mid-year examinations covering Lephephe la 1 (Polelo go dikamano) and Lephephe 2 (Dingwalo).
Kotara ya 3: Ditherišano le Tlhamo (Discussions and Essay Writing)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through discussions, narrative writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Beke 1–2: Go Balela Godimo (Reading Aloud)
- Tiro ya Molomo: Prepared reading aloud (Go balela godimo ga go itokišetšwa) focusing on expression and tone.
- Go Ngwala: Writing formal letters such as letters of thanks or request (Lengwalo la semmušo).
- Beke 3–4: Kgahlego le Taodišo (Appreciation and Essay)
- Go Theeletša: Listening for appreciation (e.g., radio drama, music).
- Go Ngwala: Writing narrative essays expressing personal opinions (Taodišokanegelo).
- Puo: Voice, tone, and verbs (Segalo, lentšu, madiri).
- Beke 5–6: Poledišano le Mmino (Dialogue and Music)
- Go Bolela: Informal speech related to literary texts.
- Go Ngwala: Writing descriptive essays using musical language or lyrics.
- Formal Letters: Writing letters of complaint (Lengwalo la ngongorego).
- Beke 7–11: Ditšweletšwa tse Dikhutshwane le Kelo (Short Texts and Assessment)
- Mošomo wa 7: Writing an essay (Taodišokanegelo/tlhaloši – 40 marks).
- Mošomo wa 8: Oral presentation (Polelo – 25 marks).
- Go Ngwala: Writing notes and summaries (Dintlhathuto le kakaretšo).
Kotara ya 4: Ipaakanyetšo le Poeletšo (Preparation and Revision)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to revision of all skills and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Beke 1–2: Poeletšo ya Dikahlaahlo (Revision of Discussions)
- Go Bolela: Reviewing informal group discussions.
- Go Ngwala: Revising longer transactional texts.
- Beke 3–4: Kakaretšo le Sengwalo (Summary and Literature)
- Go Ngwala: Summary writing (Go ngwala kakaretšo).
- Sengwalo: Reviewing literary texts (Padi, Theto, etc.) for comprehension and appreciation.
- Beke 5–6: Ditšweletšwa tša Tirišano (Transactional Texts)
- Go Ngwala: Writing formal letters of thanks or request.
- Puo: Reviewing sentence order (Tatelano ya mantšu) and direct/indirect speech.
- Beke 7–11: Tlhatlhobo (Exams)
- Mošomo wa 9: End-of-Year Examinations (Tlhatlhobo ya mafelelo a ngwaga).
- Lephephe 1: Polelo go dikamano (80).
- Lephephe 2: Dingwalo (40).
- Lephephe 3: Go ngwala (80).
- Lephephe 4: Bomolomo (100).
- Mošomo wa 9: End-of-Year Examinations (Tlhatlhobo ya mafelelo a ngwaga).
FAQ: Sepedi SAL Grade 11
Q: Mošomo wa 4 ke eng?
A: Task 4 is an Oral presentation (Polelo ya go itokišetšwa – Prepared Speech) completed in Term 2.
Q: Ke maphephe a makae a go ngwalwa mafelelong a ngwaga?
A: Learners write four papers: Lephephe 1 (Language in Context), Lephephe 2 (Literature), Lephephe 3 (Writing), and Lephephe 4 (Oral).
Q: Phapano ke eng magareng ga polelo ya semmušo le e sego ya semmušo?
A: Formal speech (polelo ya semmušo) follows strict rules and is used for official purposes, while informal speech (polelo e sego ya semmušo) is casual and used among friends or family.