Note for teachers using this lesson plan
This lesson focuses on teaching Primary 6 pupils essential Arabic conversational phrases for greeting and asking/stating origin. Ensure you have flashcards or a clear board to present the Arabic text. Encourage active participation through repetition and role-play to help pupils internalise the pronunciation and meaning. By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to confidently recite and understand the given dialogue.
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 11 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Arabic Language
Curriculum Theme: المحادثة (Conversation)
Previous Lesson: قراءة األعاد العربية ي من واحد و ثالثير الي اربعير 30
Topic: المحادثة (بير األم و ابنتها)
Subject Matter: نحو: السالم عليكم يا امي وعليكم السالم ورحمة هللا من اين انت، انا من المدرسة
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Recite the Arabic greeting “السالم عليكم يا امي”.
- Respond correctly with “وعليكم السالم ورحمة هللا”.
- Ask “من اين انت؟” (Where are you from?) in Arabic.
- Answer “انا من المدرسة” (I am from school) in Arabic.
Affective Domain
- Show enthusiasm in practicing Arabic conversational phrases.
- Appreciate the importance of greetings in Arabic culture.
Psychomotor Domain
- Participate in a simple role-play using the learned dialogue.
- Write the Arabic phrases correctly.
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 and markers
- Flashcards with Arabic phrases
- Pictures of a mother and daughter
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson introduces pupils to basic and essential Arabic conversational phrases, enabling them to greet others respectfully and engage in simple exchanges about their origin. Mastering these phrases builds foundational communication skills in Arabic and fosters an appreciation for the language’s practical use in daily interactions.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have basic knowledge of Arabic letters and simple greetings like “مرحباً” (hello) and “شكراً” (thank you).
Lesson Content/Board Summary
المحادثة (بير األم و ابنتها)
التحية والسؤال عن المصدر
هذه محادثة بسيطة بين الأم وابنتها لتعلم التحية والسؤال عن المكان الذي أتيت منه.
- الأم: السالم عليكم يا امي
- البنت: وعليكم السالم ورحمة هللا
- الأم: من اين انت؟
- البنت: انا من المدرسة.
(Assalamu Alaykum ya Ummi – Peace be upon you, my mother)
(Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullahi – And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah)
(Min ayna anti? – Where are you from? (to a female))
(Ana min al-madrasati. – I am from school.)
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Discussion, Demonstration, Repetition, Role-play, Question and Answer, Explanation, Guided Practice
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Greeting/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils in Arabic, “مرحباً بكم يا أوالد!” and asks them to respond with a known greeting. The teacher then introduces the idea of learning a new conversation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s greeting and listen attentively.
Learning Point: Activating prior greetings
Step 2: Presenting the first greeting
Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Pronunciation/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “السالم عليكم يا امي” on the board, pronounces it clearly, and explains its meaning (Peace be upon you, my mother). The teacher leads pupils in repeating the phrase multiple times.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the phrase after the teacher, and try to understand its meaning.
Learning Point: Reciting “السالم عليكم يا امي”
Step 3: Presenting the response
Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Drill
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “وعليكم السالم ورحمة هللا” on the board, pronounces it, explains its meaning (And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah), and drills the pupils on repeating it as a response to the first greeting.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the response, and practice saying it after the initial greeting.
Learning Point: Responding with “وعليكم السالم”
Step 4: Introducing the question about origin
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Vocabulary/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “من اين انت؟” (Where are you from?) on the board, explains its meaning, and demonstrates how to ask it. The teacher clarifies that “انت” is for a female.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the question, and understand its meaning.
Learning Point: Asking “من اين انت؟”
Step 5: Introducing the answer about origin
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Sentence Construction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “انا من المدرسة” (I am from school) on the board, explains its meaning, and demonstrates how to answer the previous question. The teacher guides pupils to repeat the answer.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the answer, and connect it to the question.
Learning Point: Answering “انا من المدرسة”
Step 6: Guided Conversation Practice
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Role-play/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to practice the full conversation in pairs, taking turns playing the role of the mother and daughter. The teacher provides support and corrects pronunciation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice the dialogue in pairs, engaging in role-play.
Learning Point: Practicing full dialogue
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:
- How do you greet your mother in Arabic?
- How do you respond to “السالم عليكم ورحمة هللا”?
- How do you ask “Where are you from?” (to a female) in Arabic?
- How do you say “I am from school” in Arabic?
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.
Learning Point: Recalling conversational phrases
Step 8: Note-Taking
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes, including the Arabic phrases and their meanings, into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Recording Arabic dialogue
Step 9: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Consolidation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils of the importance of learning these basic conversational phrases for daily communication in Arabic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the importance of the lesson.
Learning Point: Importance of Arabic conversation
Continuous Assessment/Further Study
Type: Homework
Instruction: Practice the dialogue at home with a family member or friend. Write out the conversation in your notebook.
- Write the full conversation between the mother and daughter in Arabic.
- Write the English translation for each line.
- Practice saying the conversation aloud at least three times.
Lesson Keywords
- السالم عليكم يا امي – Peace be upon you, my mother
- وعليكم السالم ورحمة هللا – And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah
- من اين انت؟ – Where are you from? (to a female)
- انا من المدرسة – I am from school
- محادثة – Conversation
Differentiation
For struggling learners, provide extra repetition and visual aids (flashcards with pictures). Pair them with stronger pupils for practice. For advanced learners, challenge them to extend the conversation by asking about other places or adding more greetings.
Suggested Lesson Videos
Search on YouTube for: “Arabic greetings conversation for kids” or “Basic Arabic dialogue for primary school”

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