South Africa Grade 7 Home Language

This course focuses on developing learners' proficiency in their chosen home language, encompassing skills in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, writing, presenting, and understanding language structures and conventions. The curriculum is guided by the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and aims to equip learners with the necessary language skills for effective communication and critical engagement with various texts.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of Grade 7, learners should be able to:

• Read and View: Comprehend and critically analyze various texts for information, enjoyment, and appreciation of aesthetic, cultural, and emotional values.
• Listen and Speak: Engage in effective communication through active listening and articulate speaking skills.
• Write and Present: Produce various written texts for different purposes and present information effectively.
• Language Structures and Conventions: Demonstrate understanding and application of grammatical rules, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Content

The Grade 7 Home Language curriculum covers a range of content areas, including:

• Literature: Exploring various literary genres, such as short stories, novels, poems, and plays.
• Language Skills: Developing skills in reading comprehension, writing different text types (e.g., narratives, essays, reports), listening comprehension, and oral presentations.
• Grammar and Vocabulary: Understanding and applying grammatical rules, expanding vocabulary, and improving spelling and punctuation.

Assessment

Assessment in Grade 7 Home Language is conducted through various methods, including:

• Formal Assessments: Tests, examinations, and projects designed to evaluate learners' understanding of specific learning outcomes.
• Informal Assessments: Classwork, homework, and classroom activities used to monitor learners' progress and provide feedback.
• Baseline Assessments: Assessments conducted at the beginning of the year to determine learners' existing knowledge and skills.

Resources

Various resources are available to support teaching and learning in Grade 7 Home Language, including:

• Textbooks: "Solutions For All English Home Language Grade 7 Learner's Book" "English for Life Grade 7 Learner's Book for Home Language"
• Workbooks: "Smart-Kids Achieve! English Home Language Grade 7 Workbook"
• Online Resources: WCED ePortal Twinkl