Identifying Arabic Vowels and Tanwin Islamic Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 4

Topic: Identifying Arabic Vowels and Tanwin

Sub-topic: Understanding the Signs of Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to recall the previous lesson on Arabic alphabets and their sounds.

Key Words: Arabic vowels, Tanwin, Fat-ha, Kasra, Damma

Behavioural Objectives:

1. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify the signs of Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma.
2. Students should understand the relationship between Arabic vowels and Tanwin.
3. Students should be able to apply Arabic vowels and Tanwin effectively to Arabic nouns.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Listening: Listening to the teacher’s explanation of Arabic vowels and Tanwin.
2. Speaking: Practicing pronunciation of Arabic words with vowels and Tanwin.
3. Reading: Identifying Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma in written words.
4. Writing: Writing Arabic words with correct vowels and Tanwin.

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religious Studies Textbook Book 3
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with Arabic vowels and Tanwin
• Examples of words with Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies
• Islamic Religious Studies Textbook Book 3

Content:

1. Arabic Vowels Signs:
   • Fat-ha (ـَ), Kasra (ـِ), and Damma (ـُ) are signs placed above or below Arabic letters.
   • Example: “كَتَبَ” (kataba) has a Fat-ha on the ‘kaaf’, meaning “he wrote”.
   • 📝 Remember, Fat-ha looks like a slanted line upwards, Kasra looks like a slanted line downwards, and Damma looks like a small circle above the letter.
2. Tanwin and Its Relationship with Vowels:
   • Tanwin is the double vowel sound added to the end of a word, like Fat-hatain (ـَـيـْـن), Kasratain (ـِـيـْـن), and Dummatain (ـُـيـْـن).
   • Example: “كِتَابٌ” (kitabun) has a Kasra and Tanwin, meaning “a book”.
   • 📝 Remember, Tanwin sounds like “-an”, “-in”, or “-un” in English.
3. Using Arabic Vowels and Tanwin on Nouns:
   • When adding Tanwin to nouns, we use Fat-hatain for the nominative case (subject), Kasratain for the accusative case (object), and Dummatain for the genitive case (possessive).
   • Example: “كِتَابٌ” (kitabun) is the nominative form, “كِتَابًا” (kitaban) is the accusative form, and “كِتَابٍ” (kitabin) is the genitive form.
   • 📝 Remember, each form changes the ending of the noun to show its role in the sentence.
4. Using Arabic Vowels and Tanwin Effectively:
   • Practice adding Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma along with Tanwin to various nouns.
   • Example: “مَكْتَبٌ” (maktabun) means “a desk”, “مَكْتَبًا” (maktaban) means “a desk” (when it’s the object of the sentence).
   • 📝 Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep practicing to get better at using Arabic vowels and Tanwin in words. 📚✏️

Class Discussions

1. What are Arabic vowels signs?
   • Arabic vowels signs are marks placed above or below letters to show their sounds.
2. What is Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma?
   • Fat-ha looks like a slanted line upwards, Kasra looks like a slanted line downwards, and Damma looks like a small circle above the letter.
3. How do we use Tanwin?
   • Tanwin is a double vowel sound added to the end of words to show their roles in sentences.
4. What is the relationship between Tanwin and vowels?
   • Tanwin combines with Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma to form different sounds at the end of words.
5. What does Fat-hatain indicate?
   • Fat-hatain shows the nominative case (subject) of a noun.
6. When do we use Kasratain?
   • Kasratain is used for the accusative case (object) of a noun.
7. What is the purpose of Dummatain?
   • Dummatain indicates the genitive case (possessive) of a noun.
8. How do we change the form of a noun with Tanwin?
   • By adding Tanwin, we change the ending of a noun to show its role in a sentence.
9. Can you give an example of using Tanwin on a noun?
   • Sure! “كِتَابٌ” (kitabun) means “a book”, and “كِتَابًا” (kitaban) means “a book” (when it’s the object of the sentence).
10. How can we practice using Arabic vowels and Tanwin effectively?
    • We can practice by adding Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma along with Tanwin to different nouns to understand their roles in sentences better. 📚✏️

Evaluation :

1. Arabic vowels signs are marks placed above or below ____.
   a) numbers
   b) letters
   c) pictures
   d) colors
2. What does Fat-ha look like?
   a) a small circle
   b) a slanted line upwards
   c) a slanted line downwards
   d) a straight line
3. Which vowel sign looks like a small circle above the letter?
   a) Fat-ha
   b) Kasra
   c) Damma
   d) None of the above
4. What is Tanwin?
   a) a double vowel sound
   b) a single consonant sound
   c) a punctuation mark
   d) a special letter
5. Tanwin is added to the end of words to show their ____ in sentences.
   a) color
   b) shape
   c) role
   d) size
6. What does Kasratain indicate?
   a) the nominative case
   b) the accusative case
   c) the genitive case
   d) None of the above
7. Which vowel sign is used for the genitive case?
   a) Fat-ha
   b) Kasra
   c) Damma
   d) All of the above
8. How do we change the form of a noun with Tanwin?
   a) by adding a vowel sign
   b) by changing the first letter
   c) by adding Tanwin
   d) by removing a consonant
9. Give an example of a word with Fat-hatain.
   a) “كِتَابٌ” (kitabun)
   b) “كِتَابًا” (kitaban)
   c) “كِتَابٍ” (kitabin)
   d) None of the above
10. What is the purpose of Kasratain?
    a) to show the subject
    b) to show the object
    c) to show the possessive
    d) None of the above
11. Can you identify the vowel sign in the word “كِتَابٍ” (kitabin)?
    a) Fat-ha
    b) Kasra
    c) Damma
    d) None of the above
12. Give an example of a word with Tanwin.
    a) “رَجُلًا” (rajulan)
    b) “رَجُلُ” (rajulu)
    c) “رَجُلِ” (rajuli)
    d) None of the above
13. What sound does Tanwin make at the end of a word?
    a) a single vowel sound
    b) a double vowel sound
    c) a consonant sound
    d) None of the above
14. How do we use Tanwin effectively on Arabic words?
    a) by ignoring it
    b) by adding it randomly
    c) by understanding its role in sentences
    d) by removing it
15. What is the role of Tanwin in Arabic grammar?
    a) to confuse readers
    b) to clarify meanings
    c) to make words shorter
    d) None of the above

Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was Arabic alphabets and their sounds. Introduction to Waw and Yaw as Elongation Letters Islamic Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining Arabic vowels signs Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma and their relationship with Tanwin.
Step 3:

Teacher’s Activities:

1. The teacher explains the shapes and positions of Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma.
2. The teacher demonstrates how to apply Tanwin to Arabic nouns based on their roles in sentences.
3. The teacher uses flashcards to illustrate examples of words with Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma.
4. The teacher guides students in practicing pronunciation of Arabic words with vowels and Tanwin.
5. The teacher writes examples on the whiteboard and asks students to identify Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma in written words.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Students listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.
2. Students repeat after the teacher to practice pronunciation.
3. Students participate in identifying Fat-ha, Kasra, and Damma in written words.
4. Students practice writing Arabic words with correct vowels and Tanwin.

Assessment:
The teacher assesses students’ understanding through observation during the activities and interactions.

Evaluation:

1. What are Arabic vowels signs called?
2. Can you identify the shape of Fat-ha?
3. What does Kasra look like?
4. What is the relationship between Arabic vowels and Tanwin?
5. How do we use Tanwin to change the form of a noun?
6. Give an example of a word with Fat-ha.
7. When do we use Kasra?
8. What does Damma indicate?
9. How do you pronounce the word “كِتَابٌ” (kitabun)?
10. Can you write the word “كِتَابًا” (kitaban) with correct Tanwin?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark students’ participation and understanding of the topic. Any misconceptions are addressed, and further explanations are provided if necessary. Finally, the teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and encourages students to practice identifying and applying Arabic vowels and Tanwin in their writing.