JHS1 Arabic · Term 1 Week 7: Listening Comprehension and Participation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.2.1.2 - Show understanding of the difference in intonation of simple phrases relating to weights and temperature of class and school environments.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five Arabic words for weights and temperature (ثقيل, خفيف, حار, بارد, دافئ) when heard in spoken phrases.
Distinguish between heavy and light weights, and hot, cold and warm temperatures, through correct hand and facial expressions.
Respond appropriately to teacher-stated phrases about weights and temperature by matching intonation cues to the correct meaning.
Demonstrate understanding of intonation differences by producing the correct gesture or expression when hearing phrases about classroom and school objects.
Explain in simple terms why the tone of voice matters when describing weight and temperature in Arabic.

Note: The indicators for Week 8 on numbers, colours and shapes, and Week 9 on stories, greetings and courtesies, are not taught in this lesson.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Listening (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Listening Comprehension and Participation (1.2)
Content standard: B7.1.2.1 - Learner identifies sounds representing descriptive words and phrases, and simple sentences associated with colour, number, shapes, etc.
Indicator: B7.1.2.1.2 - Show understanding of the difference in intonation of simple phrases relating to weights and temperature of class and school environments.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Arabic, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 7
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Mimic with the hand and facial expressions the weight and temperature of things in immediate environment at the mention of the following words.
Weights   ثقيل   خنين
Temperature   ابرد   ساخن   حار   دانئ