The Grade 2 Afrikaans EAT curriculum focuses on building foundational language skills for non-native speakers. The 2026 syllabus emphasizes oral communication, basic phonics, and reading comprehension through engaging weekly themes like “Ek en Ander” (Me and Others) and “Gesonde Gewoontes” (Healthy Habits).
This guide outlines the 2026 Afrikaans EAT Annual Teaching Plan (ATP), providing a structured weekly roadmap to help teachers guide young learners from basic greetings to constructing simple three-letter words.
Afrikaans EAT Grade 2 ATP 2026
The curriculum is structured around four main skills: Luister & Praat (Listening & Speaking), Klanke & Spelling (Phonics & Spelling), Lees (Reading), and Skryf (Writing).
Term 1: Me, Friends & Healthy Living
Focus: The first term introduces personal themes to build confidence in speaking and listening, while establishing basic phonic awareness.
- Week 1: Hersiening (Revision)
- Consolidation of Grade 1 concepts in Listening, Speaking, and Phonics.
- Weeks 2–3: Ek en Ander (Me and Others)
- Theme: My emotions and My family.
- Skills: Listening to stories, following instructions (“Maak die deur oop”), and identifying pictures from descriptions.
- Phonics: Sounds a, m, n, s, r, e. Distinguishing confusing sounds (e.g., mier vs. muur).
- Weeks 4–6: Almal is Spesiaal (Everyone is Special)
- Theme: Heroes, Friends, and People with Disabilities.
- Skills: Answering simple questions (Wie? Wat? Watter?), role-playing stories with dialogue, and making simple statements (“Ek is honger”).
- Phonics: Sounds l, b, i, d, f, o, p, t, y. Building three-letter words.
- Weeks 7–8: Wat Ons Nodig Het (What We Need)
- Theme: Healthy food and Water.
- Skills: Drawing healthy food, giving instructions (“Tel die glas op”), and listening to simple narratives.
- Phonics: Sounds k, j, w, g.
- Weeks 9–10: Gesonde Gewoontes (Healthy Habits)
- Theme: Unhealthy habits (drugs/cigarettes) and general health.
- Skills: Demonstrating understanding by pointing to pictures and performing actions.
- Phonics: Sounds y, q, x, z. Consolidation of letter-sound relationships.
Assessment Guidelines
- Weighting:
- Luister & Praat: 50%
- Lees: 25%
- Klanke & Spelling: 20%
- Skryf: 5%
- Format: Assessment is continuous and integrated into daily activities (e.g., observation during role-play or reading).
FAQ: Afrikaans EAT Grade 2
Q: What is “Klanke”? A: It refers to Phonics. Learners must identify the relationship between letters and sounds. In Term 1, they focus on single letters (e.g., a, b, m) and distinguishing between similar sounds (mier/muur).
Q: How is reading taught? A: Reading involves listening to stories read by the teacher (Grootboeke) and identifying objects in pictures. It builds towards recognizing simple words and sentences.
Q: Why is “Luister en Praat” weighted so high (50%)? A: For a First Additional Language at Grade 2 level, the primary goal is oral proficiency. Learners need to understand and speak the language before they can read or write it fluently.