Writing the selected Arabic alphabets for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Studies
Curriculum Theme: Qur’an and Tajwid
Focal competence: Identifying and pronouncing Arabic alphabets correctly
Key competencies/values: Communication
Skills:

• Writing the Arabic alphabets

Previous Lesson: Distinguishing letters with similar shapes and consolidating the alphabet set
Topic: Arabic Alphabets: Writing
Subject Matter: Writing the selected Arabic alphabets

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify selected Arabic alphabets when shown.
• State the names of selected Arabic alphabets.

Psychomotor Domain

• Write the selected Arabic alphabets correctly.
• Demonstrate the correct stroke order for writing selected Arabic alphabets.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm for learning to write Arabic letters.
• Participate actively in tracing and writing activities.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Approved Islamic Studies textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• A chart containing the Arabic alphabets
• Approved Islamic Studies text or Qur’an
• Accurate teacher/audio model where required
• Letter or word charts
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Markers/Chalk
• Pupils’ notebooks and pencils

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important as it lays the foundational skill of writing Arabic letters, which is essential for reading the Qur’an and understanding Islamic texts. It helps pupils develop fine motor skills and introduces them to the orthography of the Arabic language, fostering early literacy in Islamic Studies.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have some prior knowledge of recognizing a few Arabic alphabets and may have seen them written before.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Arabic Alphabets: Writing Selected Letters

Writing Arabic Alphabets

Writing Arabic alphabets helps us to read the Qur’an and understand Islamic teachings. We write Arabic letters from right to left.

How to Write Selected Arabic Alphabets

Let’s learn to write some basic Arabic letters:

1. Alif (أ): This letter looks like a straight line.

   Start from the top and draw a straight line downwards. Add the hamzah (ء) on top.

   أ

2. Ba (ب): This letter has a boat-like shape with one dot underneath.

   Start from the right, draw a small curve down, move horizontally to the left, then curve up slightly. Place one dot directly below the middle of the letter.

   ب

3. Ta (ت): This letter has a similar boat-like shape but with two dots on top.

   Start from the right, draw a small curve down, move horizontally to the left, then curve up slightly. Place two dots directly above the middle of the letter.

   ت

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Individual Practice, Repetition

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recalling/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to recall some Arabic alphabets they may have seen or heard before. The teacher then introduces the lesson topic: “Writing the selected Arabic alphabets.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and attempt to mention some Arabic letters they know. They listen attentively to the teacher.

Learning Point: Recalling Arabic letters

Step 2: Introduction to Writing Arabic

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Introduction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that just as they write English letters, they will learn to write Arabic letters. The teacher emphasizes that Arabic is written from right to left and shows this on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration and listen to the explanation about writing direction.

Learning Point: Arabic writing direction

Step 3: Teacher Demonstration of Alif (أ)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses the whiteboard/chart to clearly demonstrate the correct stroke order for writing the letter Alif (أ). The teacher writes it several times, explaining each step (straight line down, then hamzah).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstration carefully, paying attention to the stroke order and direction.

Learning Point: Alif letter formation

Step 4: Pupils Practice Writing Alif (أ)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to trace the letter Alif (أ) in their notebooks or on practice sheets. The teacher walks around, observing and correcting pupils’ attempts.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace and attempt to write the letter Alif (أ) in their books, following the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Writing Alif practice

Step 5: Teacher Demonstration of Ba (ب)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the correct stroke order for writing the letter Ba (ب) on the board, emphasizing the “boat” shape and the single dot underneath. The teacher repeats the demonstration.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration of writing Ba (ب) and listen to the explanation.

Learning Point: Ba letter formation

Step 6: Pupils Practice Writing Ba (ب) and Ta (ت)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly demonstrates Ta (ت) as similar to Ba (ب) but with two dots on top. The teacher then guides pupils to trace and write both Ba (ب) and Ta (ت) in their notebooks, providing individual support.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace and write the letters Ba (ب) and Ta (ت) in their books, applying the learned stroke order.

Learning Point: Writing Ba and Ta

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. Write the letter Alif (أ) on your slate/paper.
2. Write the letter Ba (ب) on your slate/paper.
3. Write the letter Ta (ت) on your slate/paper.
4. Which direction do we write Arabic from?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Correct letter writing

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, particularly the examples of the Arabic letters and their writing direction, into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording Arabic letters

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their efforts and encourages them to continue practicing writing the Arabic letters at home. The teacher reminds them that consistent practice will make them perfect.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the teacher’s encouragement.

Learning Point: Importance of practice

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Practice writing the selected Arabic alphabets at home.

1. Write the letter Alif (أ) five times.
2. Write the letter Ba (ب) five times.
3. Write the letter Ta (ت) five times.

Lesson Keywords

• Arabic Alphabets – الحروف العربية (Al-Huruf Al-Arabiyyah) – The letters used in the Arabic language.
• Alif (أ) – The first letter of the Arabic alphabet.
• Ba (ب) – The second letter of the Arabic alphabet.
• Ta (ت) – The third letter of the Arabic alphabet.
• Right to Left – The direction in which Arabic is written.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, provide extra tracing sheets with larger letters and more guided hand-over-hand practice. For faster learners, encourage them to try writing other simple letters from the alphabet chart or attempt to connect two letters together.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For visual demonstrations of writing Arabic letters, search on YouTube for: how to write arabic alphabets for kids primary 1

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a clear Arabic alphabet chart and enough writing materials. Begin by engaging pupils with familiar Arabic sounds or letters to activate prior knowledge. Clearly demonstrate the writing of Alif, Ba, and Ta, emphasizing the correct stroke order and the right-to-left writing direction. Provide ample time for guided practice, walking around to offer individual support and correct common errors, such as incorrect stroke direction or dot placement. Encourage repetition and positive reinforcement. Pupils should copy the examples of the Arabic letters and the writing direction from the board summary into their notebooks during the note-taking stage. Check their understanding through simple writing tasks and oral questions before concluding the lesson.