English First Additional Language

English First Additional Language (EFAL) is an essential part of the South African curriculum, aimed at enhancing learners' proficiency in English as a second language. This subject plays a crucial role in developing communication skills, cultural awareness, and critical thinking abilities. EFAL prepares learners for effective participation in a diverse and globalized world, providing the necessary tools to understand, interpret, and engage with various forms of English language media.

Specific Aims:

1. Language Proficiency: Improve the four key language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—ensuring learners can communicate effectively in English.

2. Cultural Understanding: Foster an appreciation for the cultural diversity reflected in English language literature and media, promoting empathy and global awareness.

3. Grammar and Vocabulary: Strengthen knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary, enhancing both spoken and written communication.

4. Comprehension and Interpretation: Develop the ability to understand and interpret different types of texts, including stories, poems, articles, and reports, which is crucial for academic success and everyday life.

5. Critical Thinking: Encourage learners to think critically about the content they consume and produce, developing skills in analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.

6. Creative and Expressive Skills: Support learners in expressing their thoughts, ideas, and emotions clearly and creatively through writing and speaking activities, fostering confidence and individuality.

Grade 7

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   Term 1:

• Story

• Poem

• Poem, drama

• Short story, folklore

• Short story, poem

    Term 2:

• Novel, drama, poetry

• Information text with visuals, e.g. advertisement diagrams/pictures/graphs; poster; description of an object, visual text, novel

• Information text e.g. procedures, instructions, information text with visuals, e.g. charts/tables/diagrams/pictures/graphs/poem

• Novel/drama

    Term 3:

• Information text, e.g. questionnaire or form

• Poem

• Drama, poem

• Text on notice, agenda and minutes

• Newspaper/magazine articles on current issues

• Information text-direction

    Term 4:

• Drama/novel/short story

• Information text with diary, e-mail, SMS, flyers

• Novel, drama. short, folklore

• Revision of text - in preparation of exam

Grade 8

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   Term 1:

• Short story

• Information text with speech

• Novel, drama, short story

• Information text e.g. newspaper or magazine article

• Poem

• Investigative report text

    Term 2:

• Information text with visuals, e.g. maps/landmarks/scales/charts/pictures

• Poem

• Audiovisual text/ panel discussions

• Interviews

• Story review

    Term 3:

• Drama

• Poem

• Newspapers/magazine articles

• Novel, drama, short story: poem-story writing

• Narrative text - novel, short story; poetry

    Term 4:

• Newspapers/magazine articles

• Novel, drama, poem

• Drama/play- journalistic report

• Revision of texts- in preparation of exam

Grade 9

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   Term 1:

• Information text - advertisement, poster

• Novel, drama, short story, poetry

• Information text - contract text

• Newspaper or magazine report

• Poem

    Term 2:

• Novel, drama, short story, poetry

• Folklore

• Novel, drama, short story, poetry - notice, agenda and minutes

• Advertisement - review

    Term 3:

• Will and Testament

• Writing of a transactional text - a cover letter and a CV

• Writing of a transactional text - an invitation and acceptance card

• Drama - writing of a dialogue

    Term 4:

• Writing a letter of application

• Writing of emails

• Writing of obituary, diary entry, invitation card

• Revision of texts- in preparation of the exam