Critical Reading · JHS2 Arabic

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.3.4.2.2 - Recognize the diversity of cultural practices within Ghanaian society.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four Ghanaian festivals and special occasions mentioned in an Arabic reading passage, stating their names in Arabic.
Read and analyse a short Arabic text about Ghanaian festivals and correctly answer comprehension questions about cultural practices.
List key vocabulary items associated with Ghanaian social occasions (outdooring, weddings, festivals) in Arabic with their English meanings.
Compare two different Ghanaian cultural practices described in Arabic and state one way in which they differ.
Express respect and appreciation for at least one Ghanaian cultural practice that is different from their own, using a short Arabic sentence or phrase.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Critical Reading (3.4)
Content standard: B8.3.4.2 - Learner identifies cultural and historical elements in reading text.
Indicator: B8.3.4.2.2 - Recognize the diversity of cultural practices within Ghanaian society.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 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. 65
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Read and analyse the following topics:
مواسم ومهرجاانت يف غاان
Damba Festival   عيد دامبا
Homowo   ىوموو
Yam Festival   عيد ايم Akwasidae   عيد أكوسي داي
2. Provide 100 vocabulary associated with s pecial Ghanaian social occasions such as:
Outdooring   العقيقة
Weddings   الزواج Traditional festivals   مهرجاانت تقليدية
Religious celebrations   أعياد دينية