JHS2 Arabic · Term 1 Week 9: Listening Comprehension and Participation

Lesson notes

Indicator: B8.1.2.4.4 - Demonstrate skills in using some cultural gestures that are used on special occasions.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the four Arabic cultural expressions (ما شاء الله، تبارك الله، يا حسرتاه، يا ليتني، إن شاء الله) and state when each is used.
Distinguish between situations that call for each expression through listening to short scenarios read by the teacher.
Demonstrate the appropriate facial expression, tone, and accompanying gesture for each expression during role-play.
Respond correctly to a spoken situation by choosing the right cultural expression from a set of options.
Use at least two of the expressions in a short spoken exchange appropriate to a special occasion (e.g., naming ceremony, wedding, funeral, or travel departure).

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Strand: Listening (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Listening Comprehension and Participation (1.2)
Content standard: B8.1.2.4 - Learner demonstrates understanding of daily greetings, seasonal greetings and ceremonial wishes.
Indicator: B8.1.2.4.4 - Demonstrate skills in using some cultural gestures that are used on special occasions.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 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. 44
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Identify when to use the following culturally specific gestures:
ما شاء هللا ، تبارك هللا   اي حسرات ، اي ليتٍ  ت   إن شاء هللا