This guide sets out the full Grade 12 Setswana Second Additional Language Annual Teaching Plan 2026. It follows the national structure used in the Thulaganyetsotiro ya Bosetšhaba ya Ngwaga e e Boeleditsweng ya Itshatlelo for Setswana Puo Tlaletletso ya Bobedi: Mophato 12. The plan is organised around the four core CAPS skills and shows how they are assessed term by term through School Based Assessment (SBA) and examinations.
Core CAPS Skills (DITLHOGO TSA PKB) for 2026
Teaching and assessment in Setswana SAL must continuously develop these four skills:
- Go reetsa le go bua – Listening and speaking
- Go buisa le go lebelela – Reading and viewing
- Dipopego tsa puo le melawana – Language structures and conventions
- Go kwala le go tlhagisa – Writing and presenting
These skills are integrated in every term and appear in both internal and external examinations.
Term 1: Foundations, Narrative Writing, and Literary Introduction (2026)
Term 1 (Weeks 1–11) focuses on consolidating Grade 11 work, applying a Tekanyetso ya motheo (Baseline assessment), introducing the prescribed text, and developing core essay and summary writing skills.
Key Concepts and Assessment: Term 1
| Weeks | Focus Area (DITLHOGO TSA PKB) | Core Concepts and Tasks (DITLHOGO/MAREO, DIKGONO LE MESOLA) | Formal Assessment (SBA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Go reetsa le go bua; Go buisa le go lebelela; Dipopego tsa puo le melawana | Learner profiling and consolidation of Grade 11 work. Baseline assessment in pairs or groups. Introduction of ONE prescribed literary text (Padil / Terama / Dikgangkhutshwe / Poko). | TIRO 1 (25): Tiro ya molomo – Theetso (Oral: Listening) |
| 4–6 | Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Go buisa le go lebelela | Revision of narrative and descriptive essays, especially essays using visual stimuli. Apply Dikgato tsa go kwala (Process writing): planning, drafting, revising, organising, editing, and presenting. Learners summarise a short passage. | TIRO 2 (40): Tlhamo (Essay: Tlhaloso/Kanelo) |
| 7–9 | Go reetsa le go bua; Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Dipopego tsa puo le melawana | Produce clear, formal speech in the form of a short report. Short functional text: invitation or SMS. Summary writing by recording key points only. Language structures: punctuation, direct and indirect speech, sentence structure. | TIRO 3 (40): DIKWALO (Literature – Contextual questions) |
| 10–11 | Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Go buisa le go lebelela | Short transactional texts: poster and information pamphlet. Completing forms. Writing an advertisement. Revision of language structures based on learner writing. | Informal revision and consolidation tasks |
Guidance and Remediation for Term 1
- Resources: Magazines (Makasine), newspapers (Lokwalodikgang), television, dictionary (Thanodi).
- Process Writing: The Dikgato tsa go kwala must be followed strictly for all major written pieces.
- Remediation: Informal tasks should include summary writing, descriptive essays, report writing, and revision of language structures and conventions.
Term 2: Formal Texts and Mid-Year Examinations (2026)
Term 2 (Weeks 1–11) focuses on formal oral work, prepared speech, formal letters, email writing, and the Tlhahlobo ya bogare jwa ngwaga (Mid-Year Examination).
Key Concepts and Assessment: Term 2
| Weeks | Focus Area (DITLHOGO TSA PKB) | Core Concepts and Tasks | Formal Assessment (SBA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | Go reetsa le go bua; Go kwala le go tlhagisa | Formal discussion on a selected topic. Short information text: write a prepared speech. Grammar revision: nouns (Maina), conjunctions (Makopanyi), verbs (Madiri), adjectives (Matlhaodi), and tenses (Dipaka). | TIRO 4 (25): Tiro ya molomo – Puo e e ipaakanyeditsweng (Prepared speech) |
| 5–7 | Go reetsa le go bua; Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Go buisa le go lebelela | Listening comprehension, including clear audio information (such as adverts). Short transactional texts: friendly letter or email. Reading and interpreting visual texts such as cartoons and comic strips. | TIRO 5 (25): Tiro ya molomo – Motlotlo (Conversation) |
| 8–9 | Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Go reetsa le go bua | Formal oral: discussion of messages from texts. Use literature passages as a basis for writing a diary entry (bukatsatsi). Prepared reading aloud. Short functional text: formal letter of application, complaint, thanks, or congratulations. | TIRO 6 (120): TLHATLHOBO YA BOGARE JWA NGWAGA (Mid-Year Examination – Paper 1 and 2) |
| 10–11 | Examination | Revision of language structures. Application in Paper 1 (Language) and Paper 2 (Literature). | Written examination period |
Guidance and Remediation for Term 2
- Resources: Television, magazines, newspapers, dictionary, mobile phone (for email and text structures).
- Critical Language Awareness: Focus on Temogo e tseneletseng ya puo (critical language awareness) and recognising persuasive or biased language.
- Remediation: Informal tasks should cover prepared speech writing, adverts or email design, and regular diary writing.
Term 3: Consolidation and Trial Examination (2026)
Term 3 (Weeks 1–11) is a high-stakes term used for exam-level consolidation and the Tlhahlobo ya Tekeletso (Trial Examination).
Key Concepts and Assessment: Term 3
| Weeks | Focus Area (DITLHOGO TSA PKB) | Core Concepts and Tasks | Formal Assessment (SBA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | Go reetsa le go bua; Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Dipopego tsa puo le melawana | Prepared reading aloud with clear reasons and expression. Short functional text: Thadiso ya buka/filimi (Review of a book or film). Revision of formal letters. Grammar: agreement between subject, object, and verb. | TIRO 7 (25): Tiro ya molomo – Puisetsogodimo e e ipaakanyeditsweng (Prepared reading) |
| 5–8 | Go reetsa le go bua; Go kwala le go tlhagisa; Dipopego tsa puo le melawana | Listening to radio drama or recorded message. Short transactional texts: invitation card. Grammar revision: nouns, singular and plural (Bongwe le bontsi), question forms (Mabotsi), negation (Dikganetso). Group discussions and revision of transactional writing. | Informal assessment: group discussions and re-teaching of short functional texts |
| 9–11 | Intensive exam practice | Revision using past examination papers. Intensive reading strategies for comprehension and literature. Full practice for Papers 1, 2, and 3. | TIRO 8: TLHATLHOBO YA TEKELETSO (Trial Examination – Paper 1: 80, Paper 2: 40, Paper 3: 80) |
Resources and Remediation for Term 3
Main resources include the Bukana ya malepa a ditlhatlhobo (examination technique booklet), improvement guidelines, and previous examination papers. Remediation should target problem areas identified in the Mid-Year Examination, especially grammar and writing formats.
Term 4: Final Consolidation and Year-End Examination (2026)
Term 4 (Weeks 1–10) is used exclusively for intensive revision and preparation for the Tlhahlobo ya makgaolakgang (Final Examinations).
Core Concepts and Examination Structure: Term 4
| Weeks | Focus Area (DITLHOGO TSA PKB) | Core Concepts and Tasks | Final Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | All CAPS skills | Full revision and reinforcement of content taught in Terms 1–3. Practice with past final papers. Non-formal group discussions. Continued use of the Process Writing steps for polishing all writing formats. | Informal revision tasks: summary writing, revision of all text types and language structures |
| 5–10 | Final assessments | Completion of final external assessments. | Final Examination (300 marks total): • Pampiri 1: Dipopego tsa puo le melawana (80 marks, 2 hours) • Pampiri 2: Dikwalo (40 marks, 1½ hours) • Pampiri 3: Go kwala (80 marks, 2½ hours) • Pampiri 4: Tiro ya molomo (100 marks) |
Guidance for Instruction in 2026
- Final Resources: Dictionary (Thanodi), examination technique booklet, and previous examination papers should form the core of revision.
- Skill Integration: Emphasis must be on strong control of language structures, confident speaking, clear writing, and accurate literature responses under timed conditions.
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