Writing of Arabic Letters for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Suratul Nas, Suratul Nas, Chapter 110 Verses 1-3.
Topic: Writing of Arabic Letters
Subject Matter: Writing of Arabic letters

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Identify and recognize basic Arabic letters.
• State how some Arabic letters can be joined.

Affective Domain:

• Show interest in learning to write Arabic letters.
• Appreciate the importance of writing Arabic for reading the Quran.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Form individual Arabic letters correctly.
• Attempt to join two simple Arabic letters to form a word.

Social Domain:

• Participate actively in practicing Arabic writing with peers.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religion Studies for Primary 2 Textbook
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F2l6W_E9lQ

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Whiteboard or blackboard
• Markers or chalk
• Arabic alphabet chart
• Pupils’ notebooks and pencils

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to develop foundational skills in writing Arabic letters, which is important for reading the Quran and understanding Islamic texts. It enables pupils to begin their journey into literacy in the Arabic language, strengthening their connection to their religious heritage.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognize some individual Arabic letters and have seen Arabic script before.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Writing of Arabic Letters

Introduction to Arabic Script

Arabic is written from right to left. It has 28 letters, and most letters change their shape depending on their position in a word (beginning, middle, or end).

Individual Arabic Letters

Some basic Arabic letters are:

• ا (Alif)
• ب (Ba)
• ت (Ta)
• ث (Tha)
• ج (Jeem)

Joining Two Letter Words

Many Arabic letters can join with other letters. When letters join, their shapes often change. Some letters, like ‘Alif’ (ا), do not join with the letter that comes after them.

Example of joining two letters:

• When ب (Ba) joins with ت (Ta), it forms بت.

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 asks them if they know what Arabic letters are and where they usually see them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning places like the Quran or Islamic books.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and connect the lesson to their prior knowledge.

Step 2: Introduction to Arabic Letters

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays an Arabic alphabet chart and points to a few basic letters, pronouncing each one clearly. The teacher explains that Arabic is written from right to left.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart, listen to the pronunciations, and repeat after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize and pronounce some individual Arabic letters.

Step 3: Demonstrating Writing of Individual Letters

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates on the board how to write 2-3 simple Arabic letters (e.g., Alif (ا), Ba (ب), Ta (ت)) step-by-step, showing the correct direction and strokes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch carefully and mentally trace the letters as the teacher writes them.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the correct formation of individual Arabic letters.

Step 4: Pupils Practice Writing Individual Letters

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to open their notebooks and practice writing the demonstrated letters. The teacher moves around the classroom to provide individual guidance and correction.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice writing the individual Arabic letters in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils develop motor skills for writing individual Arabic letters.

Step 5: Introduction to Joining Letters

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that Arabic letters often connect to each other in words and that their shapes can change when they join. The teacher gives an example of how ‘Ba’ (ب) and ‘Ta’ (ت) would look when joined.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe the example of joined letters on the board.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the concept of joining Arabic letters.

Step 6: Demonstrating Joining Two-Letter Words

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes a simple two-letter word (e.g., بت) on the board, showing how the individual letters transform and connect.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the process of joining letters to form a simple word.
Learning Point: Pupils see how simple two-letter words are formed.

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. Mention two Arabic letters you learned today.
2. Write the Arabic letter ‘Alif’ (ا).
3. In which direction do we write Arabic?
4. What happens to the shape of some Arabic letters when they join?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of practice. The teacher assigns homework for pupils to practice writing five individual Arabic letters and one simple two-letter word.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for further practice.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Writing of Arabic Letters and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Arabic Letters – The alphabet used to write the Arabic language.
• Joining Letters – How individual Arabic letters connect to each other to form words.
• Script – A system of writing.

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one guidance, use larger print for tracing, and focus on fewer letters. Advanced learners will be encouraged to practice writing more letters and attempt to join more complex letter combinations, or identify letters in simple Arabic words.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Emphasize correct stroke order and direction for writing Arabic letters from the beginning. Encourage consistent practice as this is a foundational skill. Use visual aids extensively and make the learning process interactive and fun for this age group.