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 Xitsonga FAL Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Xikambelwana xa Masungulo (Baseline Assessment) to the final Swikambelo swa le Makumu ka Lembe (End of Year Examinations).
Xitsonga FAL 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: Masungulo na Vuswikoti (Foundation and Skills Development)
Focus: The first term focuses on establishing baseline skills, introducing literary genres, and mastering basic transactional writing and listening strategies.
- Vhiki ra 1–2: Manghenelo na Ku Yingisela (Introduction and Listening)
- Manghenelo: Introduction to the grade and revision of Grade 10 work.
- Ku Yingisela: Listening for information (Xikambelantwisiso xo yingiseriwa ku kuma mahungu) and identifying facts versus opinions.
- Matsalwa: Introduction to key features of Xitlhokovetselo (Poetry), Xirungulwana (Short story), Novhele (Novel), and Ntlangu (Drama).
- Vhiki ra 3–4: Nkomiso na Ku Vulavula (Summary and Speaking)
- Nkomiso: Listening to summarize texts and writing point-form summaries (Tsala nkomiso hi xivumbeko xa tipoyinti).
- Swanomo: Conducting interviews (Inthavhiyu) and analyzing visual texts like cartoons (Khathuni).
- Ku Hlaya: Visual literacy and reading for comprehension.
- Vhiki ra 5–6: Makambelelo na Ku Tsala (Assessment and Writing)
- Ntirho wa 1: Listening comprehension (Xikambelantwisiso xo yingisela).
- Ku Tsala: Writing informative paragraphs and narrative essays.
- Ririmi: Focus on sentence construction (Mavumbelo ya swivulwa) and parts of speech.
- Vhiki ra 7–11: Matsalwa na Switshuriwa (Literature and Texts)
- Ku Hlayela Ehenhla: Prepared reading aloud from prescribed texts.
- Ku Tsala: Writing longer transactional texts (Mapapila ya mafundza ya swikombelo na swivilelo).
- Ntirho wa 3: Language test (Xikambelwana xa ririmi) covering grammar and comprehension.
Kotara ya 2: Ku Langutisa na Ku Tsala (Viewing and Extended Writing)
Focus: The second term emphasizes visual literacy, meeting procedures, and preparation for the mid-year examinations through literary assignments.
- Vhiki ra 1–2: Switshuriwa swo Voniwa (Visual Texts)
- Hlamusela: Interpreting maps, charts, and tables (Mepe, chati, pulani).
- Matsalwa: In-depth analysis of literary devices (Ririmi ro gega) and their effects.
- Vhiki ra 3–4: Tinhlengeletano na Asayimente (Meetings and Assignment)
- Tinhlengeletano: Role-playing meeting procedures, writing Agendas and Minutes (Ajenda na makanelwa).
- Ntirho wa 4: Oral presentation (Mbulavulo lowu lulamisiweke).
- Ntirho wa 5: Literature Assignment (Asayimente ya matsalwa).
- Vhiki ra 5–6: Vunavetisi na Vutsari (Advertising and Writing)
- Ku Hlaya: Analyzing advertisements (Swinavetiso) and persuasive language.
- Ku Tsala: Creating advertisements using persuasive techniques (Tshula phositara/fulara).
- Switsalwana: Writing creative or reflective essays (Xitsalwana xa mianakanyo).
- Vhiki ra 7–11: Swikambelo swa le Xikarhi ka Lembe
- Mpfuxeto: Revision of literature themes and characters.
- Exams: Mid-year examinations covering Papila ra 1 (Ririmi embangwini), Papila ra 2 (Matsalwa), and Papila ra 3 (Ku Tsala).
Kotara ya 3: Minkanerisano na Switsalwana (Discussions and Essay Writing)
Focus: Term 3 focuses on oral proficiency through panel discussions, comparative essay writing, and shorter transactional texts.
- Vhiki ra 1–2: Minkanerisano (Discussions)
- Phanele: Participating in panel discussions or interviews (Nkanerisano wa phanele/inthavhiyu).
- Ku Yingisela: Listening for opinions and viewpoints.
- Vhiki ra 3–4: Ku Hlaya na Ku Vulavula (Reading and Speaking)
- Ntirho wa 7: Unprepared speech or Prepared reading aloud.
- Matsalwa: Identifying structure and plot in novels and dramas.
- Vhiki ra 5–6: Xitsalwana xa Nkanelo (Argumentative/Discursive Essay)
- Ku Tsala: Process writing for argumentative essays (Xitshuriwa xa nkanelo) or essays based on visual stimuli.
- Ririmi: Focus on literal and figurative meaning (Ririmi ro gega).
- Vhiki ra 7–11: Switshuriwa swo Koma na Makambelelo (Short Texts and Assessment)
- Ntirho wa 8: Writing an essay (Xitsalwana).
- Switshuriwa: Writing invitations (Xirhambo), flyers, and instructions (Swiletelo).
- Mapapila: Reviewing formal letters (Papila ra xivilelo/xikombelo).
Kotara ya 4: Ku Lulamisela na Mpfuxeto (Preparation and Revision)
Focus: The final term is dedicated to critical language awareness, revision, and the End-of-Year Examinations.
- Vhiki ra 1–2: Vuxoperi bya Ririmi (Critical Language Awareness)
- Ku Yingisela: Critical listening to detect bias and prejudice (Mboyamelo).
- Ku Hlaya: Analyzing texts for target audience, purpose, and implied meaning.
- Vhiki ra 3–4: Ku Khensa na Ku Tlangela (Appreciation)
- Ku Yingisela: Appreciative listening (e.g., music, poetry recitals).
- Ku Tsala: Writing letters of appreciation or thanks (Papila ro tlangela/ro khensa).
- Vhiki ra 5–10: Mpfuxeto na Swikambelo (Revision and Exams)
- Mpfuxeto: Intensive revision of past papers and literary texts.
- Ku Tsala: Final practice of reflective essays and procedural texts.
- Swikambelo: End-of-Year Examinations (Swikambelo swa le makumu ka lembe).
FAQ: Xitsonga FAL Grade 11
Q: Ntirho wa 5 i yini?
A: Task 5 is a Literature Assignment (Asayimente ya matsalwa) completed in Term 2, focusing on the set literary text.
Q: I mapapila mangani lama tsariwaka emakumu ka lembe?
A: Learners write four papers: Papila ra 1 (Ririmi embangwini), Papila ra 2 (Matsalwa), Papila ra 3 (Ku Tsala), and Papila ra 4 (Swanomo).
Q: Xana papila ra xinghana na papila ra mafundza ma hambana njhani?
A: A friendly letter (papila ra xinghana) is informal, while a formal letter (papila ra mafundza) follows a strict structure and register for official purposes like requests or complaints.