JHS1 Arabic · Term 3 Week 1: Characters of Arabic Language/Textual Features and Symbols

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.1.1.4 - Demonstrate the ability to pronounce the result of combining long vowels with each consonant.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the three long vowels in Arabic (alif ا, waw و, ya ي) and state the sound each produces when attached to a consonant.
Pronounce consonant + long vowel combinations correctly, distinguishing ا (aa), و (uu) and ي (ii) endings.
Read aloud at least 10 words containing long vowels from the exemplar list with accurate pronunciation and proper vowel length.
Sort given words into three groups based on which long vowel they contain (alif, waw or ya).
Explain, in simple terms, the difference between a short vowel (fat-ha, damma, kasra) and a long vowel, using examples they have read.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Characters of Arabic Language/Textual Features and Symbols (3.1)
Content standard: B7.3.1.1 - Learner shows ability to read Arabic syllables, words and phrases.
Indicator: B7.3.1.1.4 - Demonstrate the ability to pronounce the result of combining long vowels with each consonant.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 22
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Pronounce the sound of the consonant with an attached long vowel.
Long ا   اب ات جا   دا   ار
فارغ   مسانر   يسار   رلاور
Long و   بو   تو   جو   دو   رو
ىروب   مشروع   مسرور   زلبوب
Long رحيم أي يب يت جي دي ري ي   قريب غريب   مسيع