Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religious Studies
Previous Lesson: Prophet of Allah.
Topic: Arabic Writing
Subject Matter: ARABIC WRITING

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify the different forms of Arabic letters (initial, medial, final).
Understand the rules for joining Arabic letters to form words.
Recall simple Arabic vocabulary.

Affective Domain:

Show interest in reading and writing Arabic.
Appreciate the importance of Arabic as the language of the Quran.
Demonstrate patience while practicing Arabic writing.

Psychomotor Domain:

Join three Arabic words correctly.
Construct simple Arabic sentences.
Write simple Arabic sentences clearly.

Collaborate with peers during writing practice.
Share their written work with classmates and the teacher.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Islamic Religious Studies.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary Schools.
Islamic Religious Studies for Primary Schools, Book 3.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Whiteboard and markers
Arabic alphabet chart
Flashcards with Arabic words and simple sentences
Pupils’ notebooks and pencils

Rationale for the Lesson

Learning Arabic writing helps pupils to understand and connect with the language of the Quran. It enables them to read and write simple Arabic words and sentences, which is fundamental for their religious education and daily prayers.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to know the individual Arabic letters and some basic Arabic words from previous lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ARABIC WRITING

Introduction to Arabic Writing

Arabic is written from right to left. Each letter has different forms depending on its position in a word (initial, medial, or final).

Forms of Arabic Letters

Most Arabic letters change shape when they join with other letters.

Initial Form: How a letter looks at the beginning of a word.
Medial Form: How a letter looks in the middle of a word.
Final Form: How a letter looks at the end of a word.

Some letters, like Alif (ا), Dal (د), Dhal (ذ), Ra (ر), Zay (ز), Waw (و), do not join with the letter that comes after them.

Joining Three Arabic Words

To join three words, link the letters of each word together according to their forms and then place the words next to each other from right to left to form a sentence.

Example:

Original words: (كِتَابٌ – book), (عَلَى – on), (طَاوِلَةٌ – table)

Joined: كِتَابٌ عَلَى طَاوِلَةٍ (A book is on a table.)

Example 2:

Original words: (وَلَدٌ – boy), (يَأْكُلُ – eats), (تُفَّاحَةً – an apple)

Joined: وَلَدٌ يَأْكُلُ تُفَّاحَةً (A boy eats an apple.)

Constructing Simple Arabic Sentences

Simple sentences in Arabic can be formed by combining words that make complete sense. This often involves a subject and an action or a description.

Examples of Simple Arabic Sentences:

أَنَا طَالِبٌ (Ana talibun – I am a student.)
هَذَا بَيْتٌ (Hadha baytun – This is a house.)
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ (Allahu Akbar – Allah is the greatest.)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reminds them of the importance of Arabic as the language of the Quran. The teacher then asks pupils to recall some individual Arabic letters.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and recall some Arabic letters.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the lesson and connect with previous knowledge.

Step 2: Explanation of Arabic Letter Forms

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses an Arabic alphabet chart to show different forms of selected letters (initial, medial, final) and explains how they change when joining.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart, listen to the explanation, and ask questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that Arabic letters change forms when joined.

Step 3: Demonstration of Joining Three Words

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes three separate Arabic words on the board and demonstrates, step-by-step, how to join them correctly to form a phrase or simple sentence. (e.g., كتاب على طاولة).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch carefully as the teacher demonstrates, noting the changes in letter forms.
Learning Point: Pupils see a practical example of joining words.

Step 4: Practice Joining Words

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides new sets of three simple Arabic words and guides pupils to join them in their notebooks, offering support and correction.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils attempt to join the given words in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils practice applying the rules for joining words.

Step 5: Introduction to Simple Sentence Construction

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what a simple Arabic sentence is and provides examples of short, meaningful sentences using words pupils already know or have just learned.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and read the example sentences aloud.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the concept of simple Arabic sentences.

Step 6: Practice Writing Simple Sentences

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Independent Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates a few simple Arabic sentences or writes them on flashcards for pupils to copy and practice in their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write the simple Arabic sentences in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils develop their ability to write complete Arabic sentences.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

Mention two forms of Arabic letters.
Join the following Arabic words: (قَلَمٌ – pen), (فِي – in), (الْحَقِيبَةِ – the bag).
Write one simple Arabic sentence.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice in Arabic writing. The teacher gives an assignment to write five simple Arabic sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are encouraged to continue practicing.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Arabic Writing and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Arabic – The language of Islam, written from right to left.
Writing – The act of forming letters and words on a surface.
Joining – Connecting Arabic letters to form words.
Words – Groups of letters that have meaning.
Sentences – Groups of words that express a complete thought.

Differentiation

For pupils who are faster learners, the teacher can challenge them to form longer sentences or read short Arabic texts. For those who need more support, the teacher will provide additional one-on-one guidance and simpler words to practice joining.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure they have clear visual aids for Arabic letter forms and joining demonstrations. Encourage pupils to practice regularly, both in class and at home, to improve their Arabic writing skills.