Learning the pronunciation of the Arabic Alphabets with objects from Alif to Sad Primary 1 Islamic Religious Studies
Learning the pronunciation of the Arabic Alphabets with objects from Alif to Sad Primary 1 Islamic Religious Studies
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: Learning the Pronunciation of the Arabic Alphabets with Objects from Alif to Sad
Sub-topic: Recognizing Arabic Alphabets and Associated Objects
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall the previous lesson on basic Arabic greetings and show interest in learning more about Arabic letters.
Key Words: Alphabets, Pronunciation, Arabic, Objects, Alif to Sad
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will identify and pronounce Arabic alphabets from Alif to Sad.
- Students will associate each Arabic letter with a corresponding object.
- Students will demonstrate improved pronunciation skills.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Language development
- Listening and speaking skills
- Visual recognition
- Memory recall
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards with Arabic letters and associated objects
- Pictures of objects related to each Arabic letter
- Whiteboard and markers
Content
| No. | Arabic Letter | Arabic Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alif (ا) | ا |
| 2 | Baa (ب) | ب |
| 3 | Taa (ت) | ت |
| 4 | Thaa (ث) | ث |
| 5 | Jeem (ج) | ج |
| 6 | Haa (ح) | ح |
| 7 | Khaa (خ) | خ |
| 8 | Dal (د) | د |
| 9 | Thal (ذ) | ذ |
| 10 | Raa (ر) | ر |
| 11 | Zay (ز) | ز |
| 12 | Seen (س) | س |
| 13 | Sheen (ش) | ش |
| 14 | Saad (ص) | ص |
| 15 | Daad (ض) | ض |
| 16 | Taa (ط) | ط |
| 17 | Zaa (ظ) | ظ |
| 18 | Ain (ع) | ع |
| 19 | Ghayn (غ) | غ |
| 20 | Fa (ف) | ف |
| 21 | Qaaf (ق) | ق |
| 22 | Kaaf (ك) | ك |
| 23 | Laam (ل) | ل |
| 24 | Meem (م) | م |
| 25 | Noon (ن) | ن |
| 26 | Haa (هـ) | هـ |
| 27 | Waaw (و) | و |
| 28 | Yaa (ي) | ي |
Note: This table includes the Arabic letter, its transliteration (how it sounds in English), and the corresponding Arabic symbol
- Alif is represented by the Arabic symbol ___.
- a) ا
- b) ب
- c) ت
- d) ث
- Baa is associated with the English sound ___.
- a) “b” in “book”
- b) “t” in “table”
- c) “d” in “duck”
- d) “m” in “moon”
- Thaa is symbolized by ___ in Arabic.
- a) ظ
- b) ح
- c) ث
- d) ر
- The Arabic symbol for Seen is ___.
- a) ب
- b) س
- c) ض
- d) ع
- Sheen sounds like the “sh” in ___.
- a) ship
- b) cat
- c) hat
- d) dog
- Saad is associated with the English word ___.
- a) lion
- b) snake
- c) elephant
- d) shower
- The Arabic symbol for Taa is ___.
- a) ط
- b) ظ
- c) خ
- d) ذ
- Kaaf is pronounced like the “k” in ___.
- a) cup
- b) book
- c) hat
- d) moon
- Raa is represented by the symbol ___ in Arabic.
- a) ر
- b) ح
- c) ز
- d) ص
- Ghayn has a unique ___ sound.
- a) “g” in “goat”
- b) throaty
- c) “f” in “flower”
- d) “s” in “snake”
- Zay sounds like the “z” in ___.
- a) zoo
- b) elephant
- c) cat
- d) ocean
- Dal is symbolized by ___ in Arabic.
- a) د
- b) ظ
- c) ج
- d) ذ
- The Arabic symbol for Fa is ___.
- a) ف
- b) ص
- c) ط
- d) ظ
- Haa is associated with the English word ___.
- a) flower
- b) mountain
- c) house
- d) moon
- What is the English sound associated with Meem?
- a) “m” in “moon”
- b) “h” in “hat”
- c) “s” in “snake”
- d) “r” in “rose”
Presentation:
- Recap of Previous Lesson: Greetings in Arabic
- Introduction of New Topic:
- Explain the importance of learning Arabic alphabets.
- Highlight that Arabic letters have unique sounds and are associated with specific objects.
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Step 1: Revise the previous topic (Greetings in Arabic).
- Step 2: Introduce the new topic, emphasizing the significance of learning Arabic alphabets with objects.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Step 1: Engage students in recalling basic Arabic greetings.
- Step 2: Encourage students to express their curiosity about Arabic letters.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation and engagement during the introduction.
- Use flashcards to check if students can identify and pronounce Arabic letters correctly.
Evaluation:
- What is the new topic we are learning today?
- Can you name the first Arabic alphabet?
- How is Alif pronounced, and what object is associated with it?
- Identify the Arabic letter that sounds like the “b” in “book.”
- What is the unique sound of Thaa, and what object is related to it?
- Give an example of an object associated with the Arabic letter Jeem.
- Say the sound of Khaa and imagine a related object.
- Which Arabic letter is associated with the sound “sh” in “ship”?
- Demonstrate the pronunciation of Saad, and name an object linked to it.
- What did you learn about Arabic letters and objects today?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark students’ engagement and understanding.
- Reinforce the importance of practicing Arabic pronunciation at home.
Note: Ensure to use visuals and interactive methods to keep the lesson engaging and age-appropriate for Primary 1 students.
