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 Sesotho SAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Tekanyetso ya Motheo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Ditlhahlobo tsa 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.
Kotara ya 1: Motheo le Ditsebo (Foundation and Skills)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, reading comprehension, and mastering basic transactional writing and oral presentations.
- Beke 1–2: Kamohelo le Ho Bala (Introduction and Reading)
- Kamohelo: Introduction to the grade and consolidation of Grade 10 work.
- Tekanyetso ya Motheo: Baseline assessment to gauge learner proficiency.
- Ho Bala: Intensive reading for summary and note-taking (Kgutsufatso).
- Dingolwa: Introduction to key features of Terama, Palekgutshwe (Short story), Dithothokiso (Poetry), and Padi (Novel).
- Beke 3–4: Ho Mamela le Ho Ngola (Listening and Writing)
- Ho Mamela: Listening for appreciation (e.g., radio drama) and information.
- Ho Ngola: Writing narrative paragraphs (Diratswana tsa phetelo) based on visual stimuli.
- Puo: Expressing emotions using adverbs and adjectives (Mahlalosi le makgethi).
- Beke 5–6: Dipuisano le Diratswana (Discussions and Paragraphs)
- Puisano: Extended reading project discussions or storytelling.
- Ho Ngola: Writing descriptive paragraphs (Diratswana tsa tlhaloso).
- Dingolwa: Intensive reading of shorter texts for word-level comprehension.
- Beke 7–11: Ditema tsa Kgokahano le Tekanyetso (Transactional Texts and Assessment)
- Ho Ngola: Writing invitation cards, posters, and flyers.
- Mosebetsi 1: Oral assessment – Listening comprehension (Ho mamela ka kutlwisiso).
- Mosebetsi 2: Oral assessment – Prepared reading aloud (Ho balla hodimo ho hlophisitsweng).
- Mosebetsi 3: Literature test (Teko ya dingolwa).
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: Ditshupiso le Ho Bala (Directions and Reading)
- Ho Bua: Giving directions orally (Ho nehelana ka ditaelo kapa ditshupiso).
- Ho Ngola: Writing directions as a short transactional text.
- Ho Bala: Intensive reading of instructions.
- Beke 3–4: Puo le Dingolwa (Speeches and Literature)
- Puo: Prepared speech (Ho bua ha semmuso – Mosebetsi 4).
- Dingolwa: Vocabulary development and identifying grammatical aspects like tenses.
- Ho Ngola: Writing a speech on a given topic.
- Beke 5–7: Imeile le Dayari (Emails and Diaries)
- Ho Ngola: Writing emails and diary entries (Dayari/Bukatsatsi) based on literary texts.
- Ditema tsa Pono: Interpreting cartoons and comic strips.
- Puo: Active and passive voice (Boetsi le boetsuwa).
- Beke 8–11: Lengolo la Setswalle le Tlhahlobo (Friendly Letter and Exams)
- Ho Ngola: Writing friendly letters (Lengolo la setswalle).
- Poeletso: Revision of literature and language structures completed in Terms 1 and 2.
- Ditlhahlobo: Mid-year examinations covering Pampiri 1 (Puo maemong) and Pampiri 2 (Dingolwa).
Kotara ya 3: Dipuisano le Meqoqo (Discussions and Essays)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through informal discussions, narrative writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Beke 1–2: Puiso le Mangolo (Discussion and Letters)
- Puiso: Informal conversation about literary texts.
- Ho Ngola: Writing formal letters (e.g., teboho, kopo/tletlebo).
- Puo: Remedial grammar from learners’ writing.
- Beke 3–5: Maikutlo le Meqoqo (Opinions and Essays)
- Puiso: Expressing an opinion on a topic discussed in class (Mosebetsi 8 – Puisano).
- Ho Ngola: Writing narrative essays (Moqoqo wa phetelo) expressing personal opinions.
- Puo: Tone, voice, and modal verbs (Sehalo, lentswe, sephetho).
- Beke 6–8: Meqoqo ya Tlhaloso le Dikopo (Descriptive Essays and Requests)
- Ho Ngola: Writing descriptive essays on language use in music.
- Transactional: Writing letters of request or complaint.
- Puo: Singular/plural nouns (Bonngwe le bongata), interrogatives, and negatives (Tatolo).
- Beke 9–11: Tekolo le Poeletso (Review and Revision)
- Ho Ngola: Writing a review (Boikgopotso) as a short transactional text.
- Poeletso: Summary writing and literature revision.
- Mosebetsi 7: Writing – Narrative/Descriptive Essay (Ho ngola moqoqo).
Kotara ya 4: Ipaakanyetso le Tlhahlobo (Preparation and Exams)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to revision of all skills and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Beke 1–3: Poeletso (Revision)
- Ho Bua: Reviewing informal class and group discussions.
- Ho Ngola: Revising short reports and various transactional texts.
- Beke 4–6: Dingolwa le Puo (Literature and Language)
- Dingolwa: Reviewing prescribed texts for the final exam.
- Puo: Reviewing word order, active/passive voice, and direct/indirect speech (Puosebui le puopehelo).
- Tekanyetso: Ditlhahlobo tsa Mafelo a Selemo (Mosebetsi 9)
- Pampiri 1: Puo maemong (80 marks).
- Pampiri 2: Dingolwa (40 marks).
- Pampiri 3: Ho Ngola (80 marks).
- Pampiri 4: Tsa Molomo (100 marks).
FAQ: Sesotho SAL Grade 11
Q: Mosebetsi wa 4 ke eng?
A: Mosebetsi wa 4 ke Tsa Molomo (Oral Assessment) e amanang le Puo e hlophisitsweng (Prepared Speech).
Q: Ke dipampiri tse kae tse ngolwang mafelong a selemo?
A: Learners write four papers: Pampiri 1 (Puo), Pampiri 2 (Dingolwa), Pampiri 3 (Ho Ngola), and Pampiri 4 (Tsa Molomo).
Q: Phapano ke eng pakeng tsa lengolo la setswalle le la semmuso?
A: A friendly letter (lengolo la setswalle) uses casual language for friends/family, while a formal letter (lengolo la semmuso) follows strict rules for official purposes like complaints or requests.