Composition · JHS3 Arabic

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.4.2.1.1 - Show writing skill in simple compositions, including a dialogue, formal and informal essays.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the key features of an informal essay in Arabic, including context, sentence variety, language, voice, interjections, personal pronoun, and tone.
Distinguish between formal and informal style in short Arabic passages.
Plan a 100-word informal essay on a given topic by brainstorming ideas and organising them.
Write a 100-word informal essay in Arabic that uses appropriate personal pronouns, interjections, and a conversational tone.
Review a peer’s informal essay and give feedback on tone and language using a simple checklist.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Composition (4.2)
Content standard: B9.4.2.1 - Learner demonstrates knowledge in the use of appropriate style in composition.
Indicator: B9.4.2.1.1 - Show writing skill in simple compositions, including a dialogue, formal and informal essays.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 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. 106
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Pick a topic and write a 100-word informal essay taking into consideration the following factors:
Context, Sentences, Language, Voice, Interjections, Personal pronoun, Tone.