JHS3 Arabic · Term 2, Week 9

Grammar

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.3.1.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of verb conjugation in simple connected dialogues which include the use of present tense for second person singular/plural.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Conjugate regular present tense verbs (ذهب، كتب، جلس، نجح) for the second person singular masculine (تذهبُ، تكتبُ، تجلسُ، تنجحُ) and second person singular feminine (تذهبينَ، تكتبينَ، تجلسينَ، تنجحينَ) with correct endings.
  2. Conjugate the same verbs for second person dual (تذهبانِ، تكتبانِ، تجلسانِ) and second person plural masculine (تذهبونَ، تكتبونَ، تجلسونَ) and plural feminine (تذهبنَ، تكتبنَ، تجلسنَ).
  3. Use present tense second person forms in simple connected dialogues about daily routines, responding correctly to questions directed at “you” (singular) and “you all” (plural).
  4. Distinguish between second person singular and plural present tense forms in both written and spoken contexts, choosing the correct form based on who is being addressed.
  5. Build short connected dialogues (3 to 4 exchanges) that combine questions and answers using second person present tense verbs, demonstrating clear ordering of ideas (CC8.2) and appropriate word choice in context (CC7.1).

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Curriculum details

Strand
Speaking (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Grammar (2.3)
Content standard
B9.2.3.1 - Learner speaks Good Arabic: Grammar Unit: Doing words (Verbs and tenses)
Indicator
B9.2.3.1.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of verb conjugation in simple connected dialogues which include the use of present tense for second person singular/plural.
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 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. 93

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Tell someone or an audience listening to you what he does or they do every day, or what someone/ audience is/are doing now (Tenses: Present)
النعل املضارع   تذىب تذىبُ  ت تكتابن تنتحون   ذبلسون
Tell someone or an audience listening to you what he or they did yesterday (Tenses: Past)
النعل املاضي   ذىبت ذىبتما ذىبتم كتب ُ  ت كتبتما كتبتم نتحت نتحتما
نتحتم نتح ّ  نت
2. Ask someone to do something (Imperative).
النعل األمر   اذىب   ُا كتبا   انتحوا   اجلسن