،فسأتم انأ.كلضف نم ،اوًفع for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1

Term: Third Term

Week: 3

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: Arabic Language

Curriculum Theme: حماستلاو َاذئتسلااو اياحتلا

Focal competence: قُ طْ ُّنلا َِ اَذْئِتسْ لاِاوَ اَياحَ َّتلا ظِ اَفلَْأِب حمُ اسَ َّتلاوَ ِ

Key competencies/values: ةِ َّيِبرَ َعلْا ةِ َغُّللاِب ُديفِمُ لْا لُ صُ اوَ َّتلا

Skills:

• قطنلاو عامتسلاا

Previous Lesson: ىلع سلجأأ ؟لخدأأ ؟يسركلا

Topic: رُ اَذِتعْ لاِاوَ حُ مُ اسَ َّتلا (Apology and Forgiveness)

Subject Matter: ،فسأتم انأ.كلضف نم ،اوًفع (I am sorry. Please. Excuse me/Pardon me.)

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the Arabic phrases for “excuse me/pardon me”, “please”, and “I am sorry”.
• State the meaning of “عفوًا”, “من فضلك”, and “أنا آسف”.

Affective Domain

• Show willingness to use polite Arabic phrases in daily interactions.
• Appreciate the importance of politeness and good manners.

Psychomotor Domain

• Pronounce the phrases “عفوًا”, “من فضلك”, and “أنا آسف” correctly.
• Use the phrases appropriately in simple scenarios.
• Respond suitably when someone uses these phrases.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum (Arabic Language)
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Approved Primary 1 Arabic Language Textbook

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• ض رْ عَ زُ اهَ جِ (Projector)
• وْ َأ ٌةرَ وَّصَ مُ تٌ ا َقاطَ ِب (Picture cards)
• م ُّلَعَت تُ اَقاطَ ِب (Learning cards/Flashcards with Arabic phrases)
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for pupils to learn basic polite expressions in Arabic, which are fundamental for effective communication and good social interaction. Mastering these phrases helps pupils express themselves respectfully and understand the nuances of politeness in the Arabic language, fostering good manners.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of simple Arabic greetings and common classroom instructions.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

الاعْتِذَارُ وَالتَّسَامُحُ (Apology and Forgiveness)

Polite Arabic expressions are used to apologise, make a courteous request, excuse oneself and respond kindly to others.

Key Polite Phrases

Common Arabic expressions for apology and politeness include:

1. عفوًا (Afwan)
   • Meaning: Excuse me / Pardon me / You’re welcome
   • Uses:
     • Getting attention: عفوًا، يا أستاذ! (Excuse me, teacher!)
     • Requesting repetition: عفوًا، ماذا قلت؟ (Pardon me, what did you say?)
     • Response to شكرًا (Thank you): عفوًا (You’re welcome).
2. من فضلك (Min fadlik)
   • Meaning: Please
   • Uses:
     • Polite request: من فضلك، أعطني القلم. (Please, give me the pen.)
     • Polite instruction: من فضلك، اجلس. (Please, sit down.)
3. أنا آسف (Ana aasif)
   • Meaning: I am sorry
   • Uses:
     • Apology for a mistake: أنا آسف، لقد كسرت القلم. (I am sorry, I broke the pen.)
     • Apology: أنا آسف. (I am sorry.)

Responding to Apologies and Requests

Suitable responses to أنا آسف (I am sorry) include:

• لا بأس (La ba’s): It’s okay / No problem.
• لا مشكلة (La mushkila): No problem.

عفوًا may mean “excuse me,” “pardon me,” or “you are welcome,” depending on the context. من فضلك is used to make a polite request.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Repetition, Role-playing, Visual Aids.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Eliciting/Greeting

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils in Arabic, asks about their well-being, and briefly reviews polite greetings. The teacher then introduces the new topic by asking pupils how they say “please” or “sorry” in English and explains that they will learn how to say these in Arabic today.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, share their knowledge of English polite words, and listen attentively.

Learning Point: Recall of prior knowledge

Step 2: Introducing “عفوًا” (Afwan)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “عفوًا” on the board and pronounces it clearly. The teacher explains its meanings (excuse me, pardon me, you’re welcome) and demonstrates its use with flashcards or actions (e.g., bumping into someone, asking for attention). Pupils repeat the phrase after the teacher.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the flashcards/actions, and repeat “عفوًا” several times to practice pronunciation.

Learning Point: Meaning and use of عفوًا

Step 3: Introducing “من فضلك” (Min fadlik)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “من فضلك” on the board, pronounces it, and explains its meaning (“please”). The teacher demonstrates how to use it when asking for an object (e.g., a pen, a book) and encourages pupils to practice asking for things using the phrase. The teacher models how to respond by giving the item.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat “من فضلك”, and practice making simple requests using the phrase. They also practice giving items when asked.

Learning Point: Polite requests with من فضلك

Step 4: Introducing “أنا آسف” (Ana aasif)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Role-play/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes “أنا آسف” on the board, pronounces it, and explains its meaning (“I am sorry”). The teacher creates simple scenarios (e.g., accidentally dropping a pen, bumping into a friend) and demonstrates saying “أنا آسف”. The teacher also teaches responses like “لا بأس” (La ba’s – It’s okay).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat “أنا آسف” and “لا بأس”. They participate in short role-playing scenarios, practicing saying “I am sorry” and responding appropriately.

Learning Point: Arabic apology expressions

Step 5: Combined Practice and Reinforcement

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Group Work/Interactive Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a quick review of all three phrases. The teacher uses flashcards with pictures depicting situations where these phrases would be used. Pupils identify the correct phrase for each picture and say it aloud.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and say the appropriate Arabic phrases for various scenarios presented through flashcards.

Learning Point: Use of polite expressions

Step 6: Activity – Using Apology and Forgiveness Phrases

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Conversation/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into pairs or small groups. The teacher gives each group a simple scenario (e.g., “You accidentally take your friend’s pencil,” “You want to ask the teacher a question,” “You want to borrow a book”). Pupils practice using the learned phrases in these mini-conversations.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils engage in short conversations, using “عفوًا”, “من فضلك”, and “أنا آسف” and responding appropriately within their groups.

Learning Point: Appropriate apology and forgiveness

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. How do you say “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” in Arabic?
2. What is the Arabic word for “Please”?
3. How do you say “I am sorry” in Arabic?
4. If someone says “أنا آسف”, how can you respond in Arabic?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Demonstration of lesson mastery

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main phrases learned and encourages pupils to use them daily in the classroom and at home. The teacher praises their effort and assigns a simple homework task, such as practicing the phrases with family members.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary, ask any final questions, and note down their homework.

Learning Point: Consolidation of key learning

Lesson Keywords

• عفوًا – Excuse me / Pardon me / You’re welcome
• من فضلك – Please
• أنا آسف – I am sorry
• لا بأس – It’s okay / No problem
• حماستلا – Forgiveness
• راذتعلا – Apology

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can provide flashcards with both the Arabic phrase and its English translation. They can also be paired with a stronger pupil for repetition practice and given simpler scenarios during role-play. The teacher can use more gestures and visual cues to convey meaning.

Extension: For faster learners, the teacher can challenge them to create short dialogues using all three phrases. They can also be asked to identify other situations where these phrases would be useful or to learn additional polite expressions like “شكرًا” (thank you) and “مع السلامة” (goodbye).

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Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have prepared clear flashcards for “عفوًا”, “من فضلك”, and “أنا آسف”, ideally with a picture illustrating the context of use. A projector can be used to display these phrases and their meanings. Begin by reviewing familiar Arabic greetings to set a comfortable tone. When introducing each new phrase, say it clearly and slowly multiple times, emphasizing correct pronunciation. Have pupils repeat after you in unison, then individually, to check for understanding and correct any errors immediately but gently.

For “عفوًا”, demonstrate its various uses: getting attention, asking for repetition, and as “you’re welcome”. For “من فضلك”, use real classroom objects to make requests concrete. For “أنا آسف”, act out simple scenarios where an apology is needed. Encourage pupils to use gestures along with the words. During guided practice, circulate among the pupils, listening to their pronunciation and offering support. The group activity in Step 6 is crucial for pupils to apply the phrases in a communicative context. Monitor these interactions closely, providing prompts and corrections as needed. Pupils can copy the Board Summary after the main teaching points have been thoroughly covered and practiced, perhaps during the conclusion or as a follow-up activity. Pay attention to common errors in pronunciation, especially sounds not present in English. Encourage a positive and supportive learning environment where pupils feel comfortable trying out new words.