Siswati Home Language Grade 8 Q&A
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Siswati Home Language Grade 8 Questions & Answers
Siswati Home Language Grade 8 questions and answers, organised term by term according to the CAPS Annual Teaching Plan (ATP).
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14 ATP Topics
The Annual Teaching Plan for Terms 1 to 4, with what each topic covers.
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CAPS Annual Teaching Plan (ATP)
Term-By-Term Topics
From The Annual Teaching Plan
Visual Literacy
Analyze the structure and conventions of a brochure (Ibroshu) and posters, identifying key features, format, target audience, purpose, and visual ele…
Literature and Writing
Writing Narrative (Lelandzisako) or Descriptive (Lechazako) essays (Indzaba/I-eseyi), focusing on appropriate vocabulary and style.
Language Structures
Focus on basic sentence structure, tenses (present, past, future), nouns, adjectives, and verbs.
Assessment
Formal assessment task: Reading Aloud (Kufundza ngekuphimisela) (20 marks).
Literature Study
Analyze the prescribed novel (Inoveli) or short stories, focusing on key elements like characters, plot, conflict, and theme.
Writing and Speaking
Writing a Formal Letter (Incwadzi yemtsetfo). Analyze and design an advertisement (Sikhangisi) or poster, critically using persuasive and emotive lan…
Transactional Texts
Dialogue writing (Inkhulumomphendvulwano) based on a social issue.
Assessment
Controlled Test (60 marks) covering comprehension, visual text, summary (Sifinyeto), and language structures (Term 1 and 2 content).
Creative Writing Project
Research (20 marks) and Writing (30 marks) a creative text based on a literature genre studied (Short Story, Drama, or Poetry). Use graphic organizer…
Literature
Analyze the prescribed Drama (Umdlalo) or continued study of the short story, focusing on the same elements as the novel.
Assessment
Formal assessment task: Oral Presentation of the Project (20 marks). Formal assessment task: Response to Literature (30 marks) covering Poetry, Drama…
Transactional Writing
Write Directions and Instructions (Tinkhombandlela/Ticondziso), focusing on sequential organization. Complete Forms and Questionnaires (Kuzalisa emaf…
Revision
Comprehensive revision of all Language Structures and Conventions covered throughout the year.
Assessment
End-of-Year Examination (Paper 2: Response to Texts, 60 marks) and final assessment of Transactional Writing (Paper 3, 10 marks).