Zimbabwe Grade 7 Subjects: Indigenous Languages (Shona or Ndebele)

Grade 7 students in Zimbabwe are required to study an indigenous language, either Shona or Ndebele. These languages are part of the core curriculum and are examined nationally. Students are assessed on their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Shona

Several textbooks and revision guides are available for Grade 7 Shona, including:

Rodza Pfungwa Grade 7 Shona Textbook (Updated Curriculum)* PlusOne | Serious Revision Shona Grade 7 Revision Guide* Shona Grade 7- Natsa Mutauro 7* Ventures Primary ChiShona Gore Rechinomwe Grade 7 LB*

A revision sample is available on Scribd:

Ndebele

Similar resources exist for Ndebele, such as:

PlusOne | Serious Revision isiNdebele Grade 7 Revision Guide (New Curriculum)* Ventures Primary Ndebele Revision Grade 7* Time Revision iSindebele Grade 7*

A Continuous Assessment Learning Activity (CALA) guide for isiNdebele is available:

While the specific topics covered in the Grade 7 curriculum for Shona and Ndebele are not readily available online, the resources listed above likely cover the necessary material for the national examinations. The curriculum aims to promote proficiency in the chosen language, encompassing various aspects of language learning. In addition to Shona and Ndebele, other indigenous languages are being introduced into the curriculum, reflecting the linguistic diversity of Zimbabwe.