Grammar · JHS3 Arabic

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.3.3.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of verb tenses in reading of a semi vowelized script by identifying the verb in imperfect tense and pointing out person/gender/number.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the imperfect tense verb (الفعل المضارع) in a semi vowelized Arabic text and distinguish it from other word types.
Extract the imperfect verb from a given sentence and state its root letters.
Determine the person (first, second, or third) of an imperfect verb and justify their answer by referring to the pronoun it agrees with.
Determine the gender (masculine or feminine) of an imperfect verb by examining its prefixes and suffixes.
Determine the number (singular, dual, or plural) of an imperfect verb and point out the relevant marker.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Grammar (3.3)
Content standard: B9.3.3.1 - Learner speaks Good Arabic: Grammar Unit: Doing words (verbs and tenses)
Indicator: B9.3.3.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of verb tenses in reading of a semi vowelized script by identifying the verb in imperfect tense and pointing out person/gender/number.
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. 100
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Extract from a given text verb in imperfect tense and point out person/gender/number.
نعل مضارعمن النص - أذكر الناعل - التذكَ  ت والتأنيث - وىل ىو منرد أو مثٌ  ت أو مجع