Grade 11 is a crucial year for building the proficiency needed for the final Matric examinations. The curriculum emphasizes communicative competence, literary analysis, and the ability to produce various types of texts. 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 Sesotho FAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Teko ya Motheo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Tlhahlobo ya Mafelo a Selemo (End of Year Examinations).
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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 Bokgoni (Foundation and Skills Development)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, introducing literary genres, and mastering basic transactional writing and listening strategies.
- Beke 1–2: Kamohelo le Ho Mamela (Introduction and Listening)
- Kamohelo: Introduction to the grade and revision of Grade 10 work.
- Ho Mamela: Listening for information (Ho mamela bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding) and identifying main points versus supporting details.
- Dingolwa: Introduction to key features of Thothokiso (Poetry), Dipalekgutshwe (Short stories), Novele (Novel), and Terama (Drama).
- Beke 3–4: Kgutsufatso le Ho Ngola (Summary and Writing)
- Kgutsufatso: Listening to summarize texts and writing point-form summaries (Ho ngola kgutsufatso ka dintlha).
- Ho Ngola: Writing informative paragraphs and longer transactional texts like letters.
- Ditema tsa Pono: Group discussions on visual texts like cartoons (Dikhathunu).
- Beke 5–6: Teko le Ho Bala (Assessment and Reading)
- Mosebetsi 1: Listening comprehension (Temakutlwisiso e mamelwang).
- Ho Bala: Prepared reading aloud from prescribed texts (Ho balla hodimo ho hlophisitsweng).
- Ho Ngola: Writing narrative essays or expanding notes into full texts.
- Beke 7–11: Ditema le Teko (Texts and Test)
- Ho Ngola: Writing formal letters of request/complaint or emails.
- Mosebetsi 2: Longer transactional text (Tema ya kgokahano e telele).
- Mosebetsi 3: Language test (Puo maemong a tshebetso) covering comprehension and grammar.
Kotara ya 2: Ditema tsa Pono le Ho Ngola (Viewing and Writing)
Focus: The second term emphasizes visual literacy, meeting procedures, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through literary assignments.
- Beke 1–2: Ditema tsa Pono (Visual Texts)
- Hlalosa: Interpreting maps, charts, and tables (Mmapa, tjhate, moralo).
- Dingolwa: In-depth analysis of literary devices (Puo ya bonono) and their effects.
- Ho Ngola: Writing directions to a place of interest.
- Beke 3–4: Dikopano le Asaenemente (Meetings and Assignment)
- Dikopano: Role-playing meeting procedures (Bonketsisane ba ditsamaiso tsa kopano).
- Mosebetsi 5: Literature Assignment (Asaenemente ya dingolwa).
- Ho Ngola: Writing descriptive paragraphs based on set works.
- Beke 5–6: Papatso le Moqoqo (Advertising and Essay)
- Ho Bala: Analyzing advertisements (Dipapatso) and persuasive language.
- Ho Ngola: Creating advertisements using persuasive techniques like expert recommendations.
- Meqoqo: Introduction to reflective essays.
- Beke 7–11: Tlhahlobo ya Bohareng ba Selemo
- Mosebetsi 4: Oral presentation (Puo e hlophisitsweng).
- Mosebetsi 6: Controlled Test (Literature).
- Exams: Mid-year examinations covering Pampiri 1 (Language) and Pampiri 2 (Literature).
Kotara ya 3: Dipuisano le Tlhamo (Discussions and Essay Writing)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through panel discussions, discursive writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Beke 1–2: Dipuisano (Discussions)
- Sehlopha: Participating in panel discussions or interviews.
- Ho Mamela: Listening for viewpoints and listing them.
- Beke 3–4: Ho Bua le Ho Ngola (Speaking and Writing)
- Mosebetsi 7: Unprepared speech or Prepared reading aloud.
- Dingolwa: Identifying structure and plot in novels and dramas.
- Ho Ngola: Process writing for discursive essays or essays based on visual stimuli.
- Beke 5–6: Diphuputso le Puo (Research and Speech)
- Ho Bua: Formal prepared/researched speech based on setwork.
- Kutlwisiso: Answering techniques and vocabulary development.
- Beke 7–11: Ditema tse Kgutshwane le Kelo (Short Texts and Assessment)
- Mosebetsi 8: Writing an essay (Moqoqo).
- Ditema: Writing invitations (Karete ya memo), flyers (Pampitshana), and directions (Ditshupiso).
- Poeletso: Reviewing formal letters such as letters of complaint or request.
Kotara ya 4: Ipaakanyetso le Poeletso (Preparation and Revision)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to critical language awareness, revision, and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Beke 1–2: Puo e Hlokolosi (Critical Language Awareness)
- Ho Mamela: Critical listening to detect bias and prejudice (Leeme le kgethollo).
- Ho Bala: Analyzing texts for target audience, purpose, and implied meaning.
- Beke 3–4: Ditaelo le Kananelo (Instructions and Appreciation)
- Ho Mamela: Appreciative listening (e.g., music, poetry recitals).
- Ho Ngola: Writing letters of appreciation/thanks (Lengolo la kananelo/teboho).
- Ditaelo: Writing procedural texts (e.g., instructions for new technology).
- Beke 5–10: Poeletso le Tlhahlobo (Revision and Exams)
- Poeletso: Intensive revision of past papers and literary texts.
- Ho Ngola: Final practice of reflective essays and procedural texts.
- Tlhahlobo: End-of-Year Examinations (Ditlhahlobo tsa mafelo a selemo).
FAQ: Sesotho FAL Grade 11
Q: Mosebetsi wa 5 ke eng?
A: Task 5 is a Literature Assignment (Asaenemente ya dingolwa) completed in Term 2, focusing on a shorter transactional text based on the literature text.
Q: Ke dipampiri tse kae tse ngolwang mafelong a selemo?
A: Learners write four papers: Pampiri 1 (Language), Pampiri 2 (Literature), Pampiri 3 (Writing), and Pampiri 4 (Oral).
Q: Phapano ke eng pakeng tsa lengolo la setswalle le la semmuso?
A: A friendly letter (lengolo la setswalle) is informal, while a formal letter (lengolo la semmuso) follows a strict structure and register for official purposes like requests or complaints.