Composition · JHS3 Arabic

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.4.2.1.2 - Demonstrate the ability to recognise formal and informal texts in correspondence.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four types of informal (personal) letters in Arabic, such as دعوة (invitation), شكر (thanks), تهنئة (congratulations), and اعتذار (apology), and state one purpose of each.
Distinguish between formal and informal correspondence by examining key features such as greetings, closings, and tone, using at least three criteria.
Sort given phrases and sentence openers into “formal” and “informal” categories with at least 80% accuracy.
Write a short informal letter to a teacher explaining a reason for missing a class, using appropriate friendly but respectful language.
Write a short text message to a friend inviting them to lunch, using informal Arabic expressions naturally.

Sign in with your phone number to read the full note and download the GES plan - free.

Sign in with phone number

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: B9.4.2.1.2 - Demonstrate the ability to recognise formal and informal texts in correspondence.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 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)

الرسائل الشخصية والرسائل الرمسية
1. Identify the following types of informal letters:
:الرسائل الشخصية
رسائل الدعوات، والردود ،   الرسائل العاطنية
رسائل الً  تحيب   رسائل الشكر
رسائل االعتذار   رسائل التهنئة
2. Write a short letter to your teacher telling them why you w ould not be able to attend their class.
3. Write a short text message to your friends inviting them to your house for lunch.