Note for teachers using this lesson plan
This lesson introduces Primary 5 pupils to common past tense verbs in Arabic. Ensure clear pronunciation of each verb and its meaning. Encourage pupils to repeat after you and to form simple sentences using the verbs. By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to identify, pronounce, and use the specified past tense verbs correctly.
Class: Primary Five
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Arabic Language
Curriculum Theme: الأفعال (Verbs)
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Topic: الأفعال (فعل الماضي)
Subject Matter: ذهب خرج-كتب- جلس – أكل- نام–درس-فهم
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils/students should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify فعل الماضي (past tense verbs) in Arabic.
- State the meaning of the verbs: ذهب, خرج, كتب, جلس, أكل, نام, درس, فهم.
- Form simple sentences using the taught past tense verbs.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in learning and using Arabic past tense verbs.
- Appreciate the importance of correct verb usage in Arabic communication.
Psychomotor Domain
- Write the verbs ذهب, خرج, كتب, جلس, أكل, نام, درس, فهم correctly.
- Construct simple Arabic sentences using the past tense verbs.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
- FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Markers/Chalk
- Flashcards with Arabic verbs and their meanings
- Pictures depicting actions related to the verbs (e.g., a child eating, a person sleeping)
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding past tense verbs is fundamental for constructing meaningful sentences and expressing actions that have already occurred in Arabic. This lesson provides pupils with essential vocabulary and grammatical structures, enabling them to communicate more effectively in Arabic and build a strong foundation for future language learning.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have basic knowledge of Arabic letters, simple vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
الأفعال (فعل الماضي)
تعريف فعل الماضي
فعل الماضي هو الفعل الذي يدل على حدوث شيء في الزمن الماضي وانتهى.
(A past tense verb is a verb that indicates something happened in the past and has finished.)
أمثلة على فعل الماضي ومعانيها
- ذهب (Dhahaba) – ذهب الولد إلى المدرسة. (The boy went to school.)
- خرج (Kharaja) – خرج الرجل من البيت. (The man exited/left the house.)
- كتب (Kataba) – كتب الطالب الدرس. (The student wrote the lesson.)
- جلس (Jalasa) – جلس الأستاذ على الكرسي. (The teacher sat on the chair.)
- أكل (Akala) – أكلت البنت التفاحة. (The girl ate the apple.)
- نام (Nama) – نام الطفل مبكراً. (The child slept early.)
- درس (Darasa) – درس أحمد بجد. (Ahmad studied diligently.)
- فهم (Fahima) – فهم التلاميذ الدرس. (The pupils understood the lesson.)
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Repetition.
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Review/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils in Arabic (السلام عليكم) and asks them about their day. The teacher then briefly reviews some previously learned Arabic vocabulary or simple sentences. The teacher introduces the topic by asking pupils if they know how to talk about actions that happened yesterday or in the past.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and questions. They listen attentively and try to recall previous lessons.
Learning Point: Activating prior knowledge
Step 2: Introduction to فعل الماضي
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what فعل الماضي (past tense verb) is in simple Arabic, giving a clear definition and examples of actions that have already occurred. The teacher writes “فعل الماضي” on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and try to understand the concept of past tense verbs. They repeat “فعل الماضي” after the teacher.
Learning Point: Concept of فعل الماضي
Step 3: Introducing ذهب and خرج
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the first two verbs: ذهب (went) and خرج (exited/left). The teacher writes each verb on the board, pronounces it clearly, and states its meaning in Arabic and English. The teacher uses flashcards or pictures to illustrate the actions. Pupils are led to repeat the verbs and their meanings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the verbs and their meanings after the teacher. They observe the flashcards/pictures.
Learning Point: Verbs ذهب and خرج
Step 4: Introducing كتب and جلس
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces كتب (wrote) and جلس (sat) using the same method as in Step 3. The teacher then guides pupils to form simple sentences orally using ذهب, خرج, كتب, and جلس. For example: “أحمد ذهب إلى السوق.” (Ahmad went to the market.)
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the new verbs and their meanings. They participate in forming simple sentences orally with the teacher’s guidance.
Learning Point: Verbs كتب and جلس
Step 5: Introducing أكل and نام
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces أكل (ate) and نام (slept). The teacher asks pupils to give examples of sentences using these verbs. The teacher provides corrections and encouragement.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat, and attempt to form sentences using أكل and نام.
Learning Point: Verbs أكل and نام
Step 6: Introducing درس and فهم
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces درس (studied) and فهم (understood). The teacher revises all the verbs taught so far by asking pupils to state their meanings and use them in short phrases or sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils learn the new verbs and actively participate in the revision, stating meanings and forming sentences for all the taught verbs.
Learning Point: Verbs درس and فهم
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:
- ما معنى كلمة “ذهب”؟ (What is the meaning of “ذهب”?)
- استخدم كلمة “كتب” في جملة مفيدة. (Use “كتب” in a meaningful sentence.)
- ما هو فعل الماضي؟ (What is a past tense verb?)
- اذكر فعلين من الأفعال التي تعلمتها اليوم. (Mention two verbs you learned today.)
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.
Learning Point: Understanding past tense verbs
Step 8: Note-Taking
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes about فعل الماضي and the examples of verbs and their meanings into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils/students copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Recording lesson content
Step 9: Conclusion
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Consolidation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher concludes the lesson by summarizing the importance of فعل الماضي and encourages pupils to practice using the verbs in their daily Arabic conversations. The teacher praises pupils for their participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and acknowledge the importance of the lesson.
Learning Point: Reinforcing past tense verbs
Continuous Assessment/Further Study
Type: Homework
Instruction: اكتب خمس جمل قصيرة مستخدماً الأفعال التي تعلمتها اليوم. (Write five short sentences using the verbs you learned today.)
- ذهب
- خرج
- كتب
- جلس
- أكل
Lesson Keywords
- فعل الماضي – Past tense verb
- ذهب – Went
- خرج – Exited/Left
- كتب – Wrote
- جلس – Sat
- أكل – Ate
- نام – Slept
- درس – Studied
- فهم – Understood
Differentiation
For struggling learners, provide extra repetition and visual aids, focusing on pronunciation and meaning before sentence formation. For advanced learners, encourage them to form longer or more complex sentences using the verbs, or to identify other simple past tense verbs.

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