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 Siswati SAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Sivivinyo salokusisekelo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Luhlolo lwekuphela kwemnyaka (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.
Ithemu 1: Sisekelo Nekufundza (Foundation and Reading)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, reading comprehension, and mastering basic transactional writing and oral presentations.
- Liviki 1–2: Kuhlanganisa Nekuhlolana (Integration and Assessment)
- Sivivinyo Salokusisekelo: Baseline assessment to gauge learner proficiency.
- Kulalelela Kuvisisa: Listening comprehension activities (e.g., documentaries).
- Temibhalo: Introduction to literary texts (Inkondlo, Indzaba lemfisha, Inoveli, Umdlalo) and discussing key features.
- Liviki 3–4: Sifinyeto Nekukhuluma (Summary and Speaking)
- Sifinyeto: Listening to summarize texts and writing simple point-form summaries.
- Temlomo: Role-playing and interviews (Inkhulumoluhlolo).
- Tibonwa: Analyzing visual texts like cartoons (Emakhathuni) and advertisements.
- Liviki 5–6: Kubhala Neluhlolo (Writing and Assessment)
- Kubhala: Writing narrative paragraphs (Tindzima letilandzisako) and descriptive paragraphs.
- Umsebenti 1: Oral assessment – Listening comprehension.
- Lulwimi: Adverbs and adjectives (Tandziso netiphawulo) to express emotions.
- Liviki 7–11: Temibhalo Nekukhuluma (Literature and Speaking)
- Kufundza Ngekuphimisa: Prepared reading aloud from prescribed texts.
- Kubhala: Writing invitation cards and shorter transactional texts.
- Umsebenti 3: Literature test covering contextual questions.
Ithemu 2: Tinkhombandlela Nekwazisa (Directions and Communication)
Focus: The second term emphasizes giving directions, visual literacy, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through literary assignments.
- Liviki 1–2: Tinkhombandlela (Directions)
- Kukhuluma: Giving directions orally (Tinkhombandlela).
- Kubhala: Writing directions as a short transactional text (e.g., bus route).
- Kufundza: Intensive reading of instructions and literary texts.
- Liviki 3–4: Inkhulumo Nemihlangano (Speeches and Meetings)
- Temlomo: Role-playing meeting procedures (Inchubo yemhlangano).
- Inkhulumo: Prepared speech (Umsebenti 4).
- Umsebenti 5: Literature Assignment (Umklamo wetemibhalo).
- Liviki 5–6: Tikhangisi Nekubhala (Ads and Writing)
- Kwehlwaya: Analyzing advertisements and persuasive language.
- Kubhala: Creating advertisements and writing emails (I-imeyili).
- Lulwimi: Active and passive voice (Simokwenta nemphambosi yekwentiwa).
- Liviki 7–11: Luhlolo Lwasemkhatsini Nemnyaka
- Kubhala: Writing diary entries (Idayali) and friendly letters (Incwadzi yebuhlobo).
- Kubuyeketa: Revision of literature and language structures.
- Exams: Mid-year examinations covering Liphepha 1 (Lulwimi) and Liphepha 2 (Temibhalo).
Ithemu 3: Kucocisana Netindzaba (Discussions and Essays)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through discussions, narrative writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Liviki 1–2: Tingcoco (Discussions)
- Kucocisana: Informal speaking about literary texts.
- Kubhala: Writing formal letters (e.g., thanks, request).
- Lulwimi: Remedial grammar from learners’ writing.
- Liviki 3–5: Imibono Netindzaba (Opinions and Essays)
- Temlomo: Expressing an opinion on a topic discussed in class.
- Kubhala: Writing narrative essays expressing personal opinions.
- Lulwimi: Tone, voice, and modal verbs.
- Liviki 6–8: Tindzaba Lechazako Netikhalo (Descriptive Essays and Complaints)
- Kubhala: Writing descriptive essays on language use in music.
- Transactional: Writing letters of request or complaint (Incwadzi yesicelo/yesikhalo).
- Lulwimi: Singular/plural nouns (Simo sebunye nebunyenti).
- Liviki 9–11: Sihlatiywa Nekuhlola (Review and Assessment)
- Kubhala: Writing a review (Sihlatiywa) as a short transactional text.
- Kubuyeketa: Summary writing and literature revision.
- Umsebenti 7: Writing – Narrative/Descriptive Essay.
- Umsebenti 8: Oral assessment – Discussion (Kucocisana).
Ithemu 4: Kulungiselela Neluhlolo (Preparation and Exams)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to revision of all skills and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Liviki 1–3: Kubuyeketa (Revision)
- Kukhuluma: Reviewing informal class and group discussions.
- Kubhala: Revising longer transactional texts and summaries.
- Liviki 4–6: Temibhalo Nelulwimi (Literature and Language)
- Temibhalo: Reviewing prescribed texts for the final exam.
- Lulwimi: Reviewing word order, active/passive voice, and direct/indirect speech.
- Luhlolo: Luhlolo Lwekuphela Kwemnyaka (Umsebenti 9)
- Liphepha 1: Lulwimi (80 marks).
- Liphepha 2: Temibhalo (40 marks).
- Liphepha 3: Kubhala (80 marks).
- Liphepha 4: Temlomo (100 marks).
FAQ: Siswati SAL Grade 11
Q: Yini Umsebenti 4?
A: Umsebenti 4 is an Oral assessment (Inkhulumo lelungiselelwe – Prepared Speech) completed in Term 2.
Q: Mangaki emaphepha labhalwako ekupheleni kwemnyaka?
A: Learners write four papers: Liphepha 1 (Lulwimi), Liphepha 2 (Temibhalo), Liphepha 3 (Kubhala), and Liphepha 4 (Temlomo).
Q: Yini umehluko phakathi kwencwadzi yebuhlobo nencwadzi lehlelekile?
A: A friendly letter (incwadzi yebuhlobo) uses casual language for friends/family, while a formal letter (incwadzi lehlelekile) follows strict rules for official purposes like complaints or requests.