life Skills Pacesetter Terms 1 to 4.docx

Life skills term 1-4 tracker for grade -4-6

1. Life Skills & Life Orientation Skills:
Guide learners to achieve their full physical, intellectual, personal, emotional and social potential
Teach learners to exercise their constitutional rights and responsibilities and to respect the rights of others
Guide learners to make informed and responsible decisions about their health and environment
Develop creative, expressive and innovative individuals
Develop skills such as self-awareness, problem-solving, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision-making, and effective
communication
Provide learners with exposure to experiences and basic skills in dance, drama, music and visual arts including arts literacy and
appreciation
Allow learners to enjoy the health benefits of exercise and develop social skills through participation in Physical Education
Develop learners’ skills to respond to challenges and play an active and responsible role in the economy and society
Teach learners to exercise their constitutional rights and responsibilities and to respect the rights of others
Guide learners to make informed and responsible decisions about their health, environment, subject choices, further studies and
careers
Provide opportunities for learners to demonstrate an understanding of, and participate in activities that promote movement and
physical development
COGNITIVE LEVELS
LIFE SKILLS & LIFE ORIENTATION: must cater for a range of cognitive levels
and abilities of learners
Percentage
Low order Bloom’s taxonomy: Levels 1 & 2What? Why? Who? When? Where? List 40%
Middle order Bloom’s taxonomy: Levels 3 & 4Discuss, explain, describe 40%
Higher order Bloom’s taxonomy: Levels 5 & 6
Evaluate, synthesize, critically
evaluate, examine 20%
CREATIVE ARTS: must cater for a range of cognitive levels and abilities of
learners
Percentage
Low order Repetitive skills in each art form 30%
Middle order
Application of skills, Analysis of artworks, Written assignments requiring
comprehension 40%
Higher order Analysing, evaluating and creating 30%

2. PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT 2023/2024
Life Skills
Grade 4 – 6
Life Orientation
Grade 7
Term Nature of the Task
1 PSW – Case study/ assignment (30 marks) LO – Written Task (70 marks)
Physical Education – practical (30 marks) Physical Education – practical (30 marks)
Creative Arts – 2D artwork
[sketches/paintings/collage] (40 marks)
2 PSW – Test (30 marks) LO– Test (70 marks)
Physical Education – practical (30 marks) Physical Education – practical (30 marks)
Creative Arts – 2D creative lettering/pattern
making/ 3D mobiles or stabiles (40 marks)
3 PSW – Project (30 marks) LO – Project (70 marks)
Physical Education – practical (30 marks) Physical Education – practical (30 marks)
Creative Arts – Performing Arts (drama
performance) (40 marks)
4 PSW – Test (30 marks) PSW – Test (70 marks)
Physical Education – practical (30 marks) Physical Education – practical (30 marks)
Creative Arts – 2D /3D object related to the
topic (40 marks)

3. Creative Arts
GradeNumber
of tasks
Brief description of the task
e.g. test/assignment/project/ practical
etc.
Allocated
Term
MarksWeighting
7 – 9 2 Practical assessment
Artform 1
Artform 2
1
25
25
10%
10%
80%
7 – 94

Controlled Test
Artform 1
Artform 2 2
25
25
10%
10%
Practical Assessment
Artform 1
Artform 2
25
25
10%
10%
7 – 92 Practical assessment
Artform 1
Artform 2
3
25
25
10%
10%
7 – 94 Controlled Test
Artform 1
Artform 2
4
25
25
5%
5%
20%
Practical Assessment
Artform 1
Artform 2
25
25
5%
5%

4. ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
Grades 4 – 7
LIFE ORIENTATION: Total for examination: 70 Marks
Section A: 25 marks Section B: 25 marks Section C: 20 mark
All questions are compulsory.
• A source or case study may be
used
to contextualise the questions.
• The questions should be a
combination of three or more types
of questions, ranging from list, what,
why, multiple choice, matching
columns, missing words and true or
false.
• Questions will test understanding
and
factual knowledge.
• Responses should be short and
direct and range from one word to a
phrase or a full sentence.
All questions are compulsory.
• Short open-ended, scenario-
based,
source-based and case study
questions.
• Questions should be knowledge-
based, i.e. include information that
learners have acquired from the Life
Orientation class.
• Learners should display, present
and apply knowledge and skills
gained. Learners will display an
understanding of real-life issues
affecting the youth and society at
large and give advice or possible
solutions, demonstrate goal-
setting and decision-making
skills.
• Learners should provide direct
responses, full sentences in point
form and extended writing in short
paragraphs.
Three 10-mark questions will be set
of which learners will be expected to
answer TWO.
• Questions will predominantly focus
on the application of knowledge and
skills.
• Learners will solve problems, make
decisions and give advice. They will
provide few direct responses and
extended writing ranging from
descriptive paragraphs to short essays
that state or examine an issue.
• Each question will focus on the
specific information or the integration
of content.
• A short text/diagram/data/graphs/
cartoons can be provided as a
stimulus.
Life Skills: Grade 4 and 5 examinations and tests will consist of two sections
Section A: 15 marks Section B: 15 marks
All questions are compulsory.
• The questions will be matching columns and/or fill in/
complete sentences and/or lists.
• Questions will test understanding and factual knowledge.
All questions are compulsory.
• Case study may be used.
• The questions will be a combination of three or more types of
questions, ranging from state, explain, discuss and describe.
• Questions will be short open-ended and knowledge-based
questions that include information that learners have acquired
from the Personal and Social Well-being class.
• Learners will provide direct responses and full sentences in
point form.
• One question will focus on the application of knowledge and
skills and responses will either be full sentences in point form or a
short paragraph.
• Learners will solve problems, make decisions and give
advice. They will provide a few direct responses.
Life Skills: Grade 6 examinations and tests will consist of two sections
Section A: 25 marks Section B: 20 marks Section C: 15 marks
All questions are compulsory.
• The questions will be matching
columns, true or false, multiple
choice or list.
• Questions will test understanding and factual
knowledge.
• Response will be short and direct
and may be one word, a phrase or a
sentence.
All questions are compulsory.
• Case study may be used.
• The questions will be a combination
of three or more types of questions,
ranging from state, explain, discuss
and describe.
• Questions will be short open-ended
and knowledge-based and include
information that learners have
acquired from the Personal and
Social Well-being class.
• Learners will provide direct
responses and full sentences in point
form.
Learners will be expected to answer a
10-mark and a 5-mark question.
• Questions will focus on the
application of knowledge and skills.
• Learners will make decisions and
give advice. They will provide a
few direct responses and a short
paragraph that states, explains or
describes an issue.
• Each question will focus on the
specific information or the integration of
content.
• A short text/ diagram/ data can be
provided as a stimulus.

5. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS - PSW
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION Signature
A B C D
Development of the Self:
Personal strengths – successful
and unsuccessful experiences.
Strengths and weaknesses –
how to improve weaknesses
1 – 4
Development of the Self:
Respect for your own and
others; respect for your body;
how to care for your body
5 – 7
Development of the Self:
Dealing with conflict; situations
at home and school, strategies
to avoid conflict; responses to
conflict
8 – 10
FORMAL ASSESMENT 11
ASSESSMENT: Assignment/Case Study
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Consolidation of work to be done throughout the term

6. TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS - PSW
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION Signature
A B C D
Development of the self:
Emotions: - understanding your
emotions, understanding and
considering others emotions,
expressing your own emotions
1 – 3
Developmental of the self:
Personal experience of working
in a group at school or at home;
benefits, challenges, useful
response of working in a group
4 – 5
Development of the self:
Bullying – examples, appropriate
responses
6 – 7
Social responsibilities:
Children’s rights and
responsibilities
8 – 9
REVISION & CONSOLIDATION
FORMAL ASSESMENT
10 – 11
ASSESSMENT - TEST: - PLEASE USE A MEMORANDUM AS ASSESSMENT TOOL
= TOTAL MARKS: 30
TERM 1 & 2 work must be assessed

7. TERM 3 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION Signature
A B C D
Social Responsibility:
Cultures – menus from different
groups; moral lessons from the
narrative of cultural groups
1 – 3
Social Responsibility:
Knowledge of major religions in
South Africa
4 – 7
Social Responsibility:
Dangers in and around water, at
home and public
8 – 10
FORMAL ASSESMENT 11
ASSESSMENT - PROJECT:
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Consolidation of work to be done throughout the term

8. TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION Signature
A B C D
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Road safety - Traffic rules to road
users
1
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Personal and household hygiene –
germs breeding areas in the house
2 - 3
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Healthy environment and
personal health: home, school
and community. Strategies to
keep the environment healthy
4 - 6
Health and environmental
responsibility:
HIV/AIDS education
7 – 8
REVISION & CONSOLIDATION
FORMAL ASSESMENT
9 & 10
ASSESSMENT - TEST:
ASSESSMENT TOOL: MEMORANDUM
= TOTAL MARKS: 30
Term 3 & 4 work must be assessed

9. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Locomote 1 – 9
Rotate
Elevate
Balance
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric
TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Variety of invasion
games
1 – 9
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric

10. TERM 3 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Rhythmic movements
focusing on posture
1 – 9
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric
TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Participation in basic field
and track athletics
1 – 9
OR
Swimming activities
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric

11. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Warm up: in personal (own) and general (shared)
space, (Consider direction, weight, levels) and
freezing.
Improvise and create Short rhythm patterns using
body percussion and the rhythms explored in the
name game. relaxation in stillness and movement.
Concentration and listening games. Travelling in
games (consider direction, weight, levels) and
freezing.
Beat and Rhythm patterns (crotchets, crotchet
rests, quavers and quaver rests, minims and
minim rests), combining and non-locomotor
locomotor movements with sound using body
percussion and/or percussion instruments.

1 – 5
Formal Assessment Task: Performing Arts – assess during week 6 & 7
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Visual literacy: Visual literacy Baseline
Assessment Practical informal tasks. Art elements
Line Shape Texture Form Space
     
Colour Value

8
Visual literacy: Observe and discuss visual
stimuli in photographs and real objects to identify
and name all art elements in images of the
proportion of the human body.
Create in 2D, family and friends Art elements:
secondary colour used in own images of self and
others
9
Visual literacy: Observe and discuss visual
stimuli in photographs and real objects to identify
and name contrast in images of the proportion of
the human body.
Create in 3D self and others/ 3D human figure Art
10 – 11

12. elements: texture, shape/form used in own
models of human figure; using different media and
recyclable materials to complete model of 3D
human figure
TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Name all art elements in creative lettering and/ or
pattern-making. Create in 2D, creative lettering
and/ or patternmaking Art elements: line, shape,
colour used in own creative lettering and/ or
pattern-making; drawing, cutting and sticking
shapes in series.
Create in 3D, mobiles or stabiles Art elements:
line, shape, colour used in own creative lettering
and/or patternmaking; drawing, cutting and
sticking shapes in series. Design principles:
contrast used in own shapes and sizes of creative
lettering and/or pattern. contrast used in own
shapes and sizes of creative lettering and/or
pattern.

1 – 4
Formal Assessment Task: Visual Arts – assess during week 5 & 6
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Improvise and create Instruments using found
objects. Melodies to demonstrate difference in
pitch, note values, using voice, and found and
natural instruments, in range of 5th (doh to soh).
7
Read, interpret and perform Movement sentences
in 4/4, using units of action: travelling, stillness
and gesture (levels, directions, weight) in pairs,
using call and echo, or meeting and parting
8
Read, interpret and perform Rhythmic patterns in 9 – 11

13. meter (2/4, 3/4, 4/4) using body percussion or
percussion instruments. Improvise and create
Sound pictures based on themes (a thunderstorm,
a train journey) using voice, body and found or
made instruments. Sounds based on movements.
TERM 3 CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Movement responses to different types of music,
mood of music informs mood of movement.
Movement sequences exploring verbal dynamics
and word sequences
1 – 2
Read, interpret and perform. Building a drama
from a stimulus: characters, develop storyline
characters, space and time through mimed action.
Sound pictures using instruments (body
percussion, self-made, found, traditional) to create
a soundtrack for the drama and to introduce
characters (considering dynamics, pitch, timbre
and tempo). Sound pictures using instruments:
soundtrack for the drama, introduce characters.
Songs to improve ability to sing in tune. Relate
character of the chosen songs to suit characters
in the drama. Recognize melodies in range of 5th
using tonic solfa (doh to soh)
3 – 5
Formal Assessment Task: Performing Arts – assess during week 6 & 7
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Create in 2D wild or domestic animals and their
environment Art elements: use related colour in
own images of wild or domestic animals. Drawing
and/or colour media: exploring a variety of media
and techniques. Reinforce use of contrast and
proportion through own images of wild or
8 – 9

14. domestic animals.
Create in 3D, wild or domestic animals. Art
elements: texture, shape/form. clay/any other
appropriate and available medium
10 – 11
TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Create in 2D the natural world Art elements:
reinforce secondary and related colour including
tints and shades Design principles: reinforce use
of contrast and proportion in own images of the
natural world. Drawing and/or colour media:
exploring a variety of media and techniques.
Could include but not limited to any of the
following: blind-/ contour drawings’ colour pencil,
pastel, painting, wax resist, collage, pencils, ink
and stick drawings, etc.
Create in 3D, a kite/dream catcher/ bird feeder Art
element: texture, shape/form, colour reinforced
through use in own construction. Design
principles: reinforce conscious use and naming of
contrast and proportion in construction. Skills and
techniques: pasting, cutting, wrapping, tying,
joining various recyclable materials.
1 – 4
Formal Assessment Task: Visual Arts – assess during week 5
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Mime using imaginary objects, expressing feelings
and ideas through movement, gesture and facial
expression. Physical shapes using gesture,
posture and balance (balancing on different body
parts). Mime using imaginary objects, expressing
feelings and ideas through movement, gesture
and facial expression.
5 – 7

15. Building a drama from a stimulus: tableaux in
response to location or theme, add start and end
the drama; limited dialogue appropriate to the
drama. Songs to improve in tune singing, related
to the themes of the drama, recognizing melodies
in range of 5th (doh to soh)
8 – 10

16. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
Comments/Reflections Signature
A B C D
Development of the Self:
positive self-concept
1
Development of the Self:
Personal successes as
contributing factors to positive
self-concepts; action plan for a
continued positive self-concept
2
Development of the Self:
Giving and receiving feedback to
peers and from peers and adults
3 – 4
Development of the Self:
Emotions – understanding a
range of emotions;
understanding your own;
managing your emotions;
significance of friends in times of
sadness, tragedy
5 – 7
Development of the Self:
Relationships: safe and unsafe;
good and bad relationships
8 – 10
Formal Assessment 11
ASSESSMENT: Assignment/Case Study
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Consolidation of work to be done throughout the term

17. TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/REFLECTION Signature
A B C D
Social responsibility:
Children’s rights and
responsibility; discrimination,
bias and stereotypes
1
Social responsibility:
Violation of children’s rights
2
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Child abuse: - different forms,
effects, and where to get help
3 – 5
Social responsibility:
Dealing with violent situations;
ways to avoid violent situations
6 – 7
Social responsibility:
Issues of age and gender in
different cultural contexts;
contributions of women and
men in different cultural
contexts.
8 – 9
Revision and formal
assessment
10 - 11
ASSESSMENT - TEST: - PLEASE USE A MEMORANDUM AS ASSESSMENT TOOL
= TOTAL MARKS: 30
TERM 1 & 2 work must be assessed

18. TERM 3 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Social Responsibility:
Festivals and customs of the
various religions in South Africa
1 - 3
Social Responsibility:
Dangers in and around water, at
home and in public
4
Social Responsibility:
Fire safety
5
Social Responsibility:
Water as an important basic
need: ways to save, protecting
quality water
6 – 7
Social Responsibility:
Dietary habits of children; factors
influencing eating habits, dental
and oral hygiene
8-10
Formal assessment 11
ASSESSMENT - PROJECT:
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Consolidation of work to be done throughout the term

19. TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Health problems: causes,
symptoms, treatments
1 - 4
Health and environmental
responsibility: HIV/AIDS
education – dealing with stigma,
changing attitudes towards
persons infected with HIV/AIDS
5 - 6
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Substance abuse – types of
substances, negative impact it
has on people
7 - 8
REVISION & CONSOLIDATION
FORMAL ASSESMENT
9 & 10
ASSESSMENT - TEST:
ASSESSMENT TOOL: MEMORANDUM
= TOTAL MARKS: 30
Term 3 & 4 work must be assessed

20. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Participation in movement
sequences that require
consistency and control in
smooth and continuous
combinations: rotation, balance,
locomotion, elevation Safety
measures relating to movement
sequences Examples of
possible activities Gymnastics
sequences which combine two
or more of the following
movements: running, walking,
jumping, hopping, 3 hours
skipping, rolling, etc
Movement performance in
movement sequences that
require consistency and control
in smooth and continuous
combinations: rotation, balance,
locomotion, elevation
1 – 5

21. Participation in movement
sequences that require
consistency and control in
smooth and continuous
combinations: rotation, balance,
locomotion, elevation Safety
measures relating to movement
sequences Examples of
possible activities Gymnastics
sequences which combine two
or more of the following
movements: running, walking,
jumping, hopping, 3 hours
skipping, rolling, etc
6 – 11
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric
TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Participating in a variety of
target games. Safety measures
during target games Examples
of possible activities Modified
netball, basketball, soccer,
rugby, hockey, obstacle course,
indigenous or community
games, etc.
1 – 5
Participation in a variety of
modified invasion games
Safety issues during games
6 - 11

22. Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric
TERM 3 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADE 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Participation in rhythmic
movements with focus on
posture and style Safety
measures relating to rhythmic
movements Examples of
possible activities Aerobics,
galloping, marching, hopping,
skipping, steps, sliding, leaping,
etc.
Movement performance in
rhythmic movements with focus
on posture. Safety issues during
games
1 – 5
Participation in a variety of
modified invasion games
Safety issues during games
6 - 11
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric
TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

23. GRADE 4
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IPWEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Participation in basic field
and track athletics
1 – 9
OR
Swimming activities
Assessment Task: Practical
30 marks – assessed with a rubric

24. TERM 1 CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Improvise and create Locomotor and non-
locomotor movement sequences exploring
elements of time (tempo, beats, meter),
individually and in unison (including jump, turn,
bend, stretch, twist, skip, gallop, crawl, roll, slide,
swing, sway, reach, push, pull). Improvise and
create Locomotor and nonlocomotor movement
sequences exploring elements of time (tempo,
beats, meter), individually and in unison.
1 – 2
Singing warm up: (choose from SA songs in
unison, in canon and/or with actions). A single
phrase from a song can be sung in different keys
to do vocal warmups. Improvise and create
Rhythm patterns of different note values
(semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver and the
equivalent rests), using body percussion and
percussive instruments.
3 – 5
Formal Assessment Task: Performing Arts – assess during week 6 & 7
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Visual literacy: Visual literacy Baseline
assessment Practical informal tasks. Art elements
Line Shape Texture Form Space
     
Colour Value. Create in 2D, A picture of Me and

my friends Evaluate use of art elements in a
pencil drawing as well as answering of theory
questions by using a rubric.
8 – 9
Create in 2D, images of self and others in local
environment Art elements: use of complementary
colour in own images of self and others in local
environment.
10 – 11

25. TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Create in 2D, creative lettering and/ or pattern-
making Art elements: complementary colour in
own creative lettering and/or pattern-making as
surface decoration. Design principles: use
emphasis in colours, shapes and sizes of creative
lettering and/or pattern.
Create in 3D, African body adornment. Art
elements: use line, shape colour in own surface
decoration of body adornment. Skills and
techniques like pasting, cutting, wrapping, tying,
joining various recyclable materials. Appropriate
use of tools.
1 – 4
Formal Assessment Task: Visual Arts – assess during week 5
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Improvise and create Melodic and rhythmic
phrases (on voice, found and/or made
instruments) that use repetition, call and
response, and contrast.
5 – 7
Improvise and create Movement sequences,
using different kinds of jumps (with safe landings),
lunges and balances.
8 – 11

26. TERM 3 CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Improvise and create Partner skills such as
copying, leading, following and mirroring.
Movement phrases in pairs using ‘question and
answer’ and ‘meeting and parting’. Musical
phrases, in pairs, using repetition, accent, call and
response, and/or echo. Character ‘hot seats’ in
pairs to develop roles, using appropriate
language, body language and gesture.
1 – 2
Improvise and create & Read, interpret and
perform CLASS role-play using characters
created in week 6 and 7 (considering
characterization, interaction, conflict and
resolution). With addition of movement phrases in
pairs using ‘question and answer’ and ‘meeting
and parting’ and musical phrases, in pairs, using
repetition, accent, call and response, and/or echo.
3 – 5
Formal Assessment Task: Performing Arts – assess during week 6 & 7
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Create in 2D, reptiles, insects, etc. in their
environment Art elements: reinforce relevant art
elements through use in own images of reptiles,
insects, etc. Design principles: reinforce design
principle emphasis through use in own images of
reptiles, insects, etc. Drawing and/or colour
media: exploring a variety of media and
techniques.
8 – 9
Create in 3D, reptiles, insects, etc. Art elements:
reinforce texture, shape/ form through modelling
own reptiles, insects, etc. Design principles:
reinforce emphasis through use in own models of
reptiles, insects, etc.
10 – 11

27. TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE: 5
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Create in 2D things that fly (natural or mechanical)
Art elements: overview of use of appropriate art
elements found in own images of things that fly
(natural or mechanical). Design principles:
reinforce emphasis in own images of things that
fly (natural or mechanical).
Create in 3D, things that fly Art elements:
reinforce texture, shape/ form, colour through own
construction of things that fly (natural or
mechanical). Skills and techniques like pasting,
cutting, wrapping, tying, joining various recyclable
materials.
1 – 4
Formal Assessment Task: Visual Arts – assess during week 5
40 marks – assessed with a rubric
Improvise and create & Read, interpret and
perform Short drama/dance improvisations,
reflecting a social, cultural or environmental issue
relevant to the learners using selected tableaux,
movement, poetry and speaking/singing in unison
or individually. Short composition of poetry and
song to draw attention to social, cultural and
environmental issues, to be used in above
presentation.
6 – 7
Improvise and create & Read, interpret and
perform Short drama/dance improvisations,
reflecting a social, cultural or environmental issue
relevant to the learners using selected tableaux,
movement, poetry and speaking/singing in unison
or individually. Short music piece, combining a
number of instruments (drums, marimba, etc.)
reflecting a mood related to the social, cultural or
8 – 10

28. environmental issue.

29. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 6
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Development of the Self:
Positive self-esteem: body
image; other influences, media
and society
1 – 2
Development of the Self:
Abilities, interests and
potential; create opportunities
for making the most of your
own interests and abilities,
identify your own ability,
action plan to improve your
own abilities
3 - 5
Development of the Self:
Peer pressure, examples,
appropriate responses
6 – 7
Development of the Self:
Problem solving skills –
mediation skills,
peacekeeping skills,
acceptance of self and
others.
8 – 10
Formal assessment 11
ASSESSMENT: Assignment/Case Study
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Consolidation of work to be done throughout the term

30. TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 6
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Development of the self:
Self-management skills - Responsibilities at
school and home - Prioritizing responsibilities;
Developing an activity plan: homework, house
chores and playing time
1 – 3
Development of the self:
Bullying – how to get out of bullying and reasons
for bullying
4 - 5
Social responsibility:
Cultural rites of passage - important stages in
the individual’s life in South African cultures:
birth, baptism, wedding and death; Meaning of
each stage; Personal and social significance of
each stage
6 – 8
Social responsibility:
The dignity of the person in a variety of
religions in South Africa
9
Revision & Formal Assessment 10 – 11
ASSESSMENT - TEST: - PLEASE USE A MEMORANDUM AS ASSESSMENT TOOL
= TOTAL MARKS: 30
TERM 1 & 2 work must be assessed

31. TERM 3 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 6
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Social Responsibility:
Caring for animals
1 – 2
Social Responsibility:
Caring for people
3 - 4
Social Responsibility:
Nation building and cultural heritage
5 – 7
Social Responsibility:
Discrimination, bias, stereotypes;
gender stereotypes, sexism and
abuse, dealing with these aspects
8 – 10
Formal assessment 11
ASSESSMENT - PROJECT:
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Consolidation of work to be done throughout the term

32. TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
PSW
GRADE: 6
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Basic first aid in difficult situations
1
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Food safety: safe and harmful ingredients,
food preparations, food storage
2 - 4
Health and environmental
responsibility: Communicable diseases
5 – 7
Health and environmental
responsibility:
HIV/AIDS education
8
REVISION & CONSOLIDATION
FORMAL ASSESMENT
9 – 10
ASSESSMENT - TEST:
ASSESSMENT TOOL: MEMORANDUM
= TOTAL MARKS: 30
Term 3 & 4 work must be assessed

33. TERM 1 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE ORIENTATION
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
GRADE: 7
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEE
K
CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Development of self in society:
Self-image: identify and reflect on
positive personal qualities,
relationship with self, family and
friends; strategies to enhance self-
image through positive action,
respect for self.
1 – 3
Development of self in society:
Puberty- changes in boys and
girls, physical and emotional
changes, understanding the
changes and how it impacts
relationships, respect of own and
others’ body, appreciation and
acceptance of self and others
4 – 6
Development of self in society:
Peer pressure: effects, influence
on individuals, use of substance
abuse, crime, bullying,
involvement in sexual behaviour,
appropriate responses to pressure
7 - 9
World of work:
Importance of reading and
studying, reading for enjoyment
and reading with understanding
10 –
11
ASSESSMENT: Written Task
TOTAL MARKS: 70
Consolidation to be done throughout the term

34. TERM 2 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE ORIENTATION
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
GRADE: 7
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK GROUP
(date completed)
COMMENTS/REFLECTION SIGNATURE
AB CD
Constitutional rights and
responsibilities:
Human rights as stipulated in the South
African Constitution: - Application of
human rights - Application of
responsibilities in relation to human rights
1 – 2
Constitutional rights and
responsibilities:
Dealing with abuse in different contexts:
between adults and children and between
peers - Identify threatening and risky
situations - Effects of abuse on personal,
social health and relationships -
Importance of communication - How to
protect oneself from threatening and risky
situations - Places of protection and
safety for victims of abuse
3 – 5
World of work:
Career fields: -- Qualities relating to each
field: interests and abilities -- School
subjects related to each career field --
Work environment and activities in each
career field -- Opportunities within each
career field -- Challenges within each
career field -- Level of schooling –
requirements for each career field --
Duration of study for each career field --
Services and sources for career fields
and study information
6 – 9
Revision & Formal Assessment 10 – 11
ASSESSMENT - TEST: - PLEASE USE A MEMORANDUM AS ASSESSMENT TOOL
= TOTAL MARKS: 70
TERM 1 & 2 work must be assessed

35. TERM 3 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE ORIENTATION
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
GRADE: 7
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
COMMENTS/ REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Health, Social and
Environmental
Responsibility:
Substance abuse
1 – 4
Health, Social and
Environmental
Responsibility:
Local environmental health
problems
5 – 7
World of work:
Simulation of career related
activities
8 – 11
ASSESSMENT - PROJECT:
TOTAL MARKS: 70
Consolidation to be done throughout the term

36. TERM 4 – CONTENT AS PER ATP 2023/2024
LIFE ORIENTATION
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
GRADE: 7
TOPIC AS PER ATP / IP WEEK CLASS
(date completed)
REFLECTION SIGNATURE
A B C D
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Personal diet and nutrition, safety:
safe and harmful ingredients, food
preparations, food storage
1 - 2
Health and environmental
responsibility: Common diseases:
tuberculosis, diabetes, epilepsy,
obesity, anorexia, HIV and AIDS,
causes of diseases: social, economic
and environmental factors including
use of alcohol and tobacco, poor
eating habits and physical inactivity,
Treatment options, care and support,
Resources on health information and
health services, Strategies for living
with tuberculosis, diabetes, epilepsy,
HIV and AIDS
3 – 5
Health and environmental
responsibility:
Role of oral traditions and scriptures
in major religions in South Africa:
Judaism, Christianity, Islam,
Hinduism, Buddhism, Baha-i faith and
African religion.
6 – 7
REVISION & CONSOLIDATION
FORMAL ASSESMENT
8 – 10
ASSESSMENT - TEST:
ASSESSMENT TOOL: MEMORANDUM
TOTAL MARKS: 70
Term 3 & 4 work must be assessed