Introduction to Waw and Yaw as Elongation Letters Islamic Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Topic: Introduction to Waw and Yaw as Elongation Letters
Sub-topic: Understanding How Waw and Yaw Lengthen Vowel Sounds
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to recall the previous lesson on Arabic alphabets and their sounds.
Key Words: Waw, Yaw, Elongation, Vowel Sounds
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify Waw and Yaw as elongation letters.
- Students should understand how Waw elongates the ‘u’ sound and how Yaw elongates the ‘i’ sound.
- Students should be able to pronounce words with Waw and Yaw correctly.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening: Listening to the teacher’s explanation of how Waw and Yaw elongate vowel sounds.
- Speaking: Practicing pronunciation of words containing Waw and Yaw.
- Reading: Identifying Waw and Yaw in written words.
- Writing: Writing words containing Waw and Yaw correctly.
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Islamic Religious Studies Textbook Book 3
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with Waw and Yaw
- Examples of words with Waw and Yaw
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies
- Islamic Religious Studies Textbook Book 3
- Surah Al-Fatiha (Chapter 1), Verse 1:
- “In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.”
- This verse demonstrates the importance of starting with the name of Allah, which includes the letter Waw (و) and emphasizes elongation of the vowel sound ‘u’.
- Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2), Verse 2:
- “This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.”
- While this verse doesn’t directly mention Waw or Yaw, it highlights the significance of the Quran, which contains examples of how Arabic letters, including Waw and Yaw, are used.
- Surah Al-Qalam (Chapter 68), Verse 4:
- “And indeed, you are of a great moral character.”
- Again, while this verse doesn’t mention Waw or Yaw explicitly, it emphasizes the importance of communication and pronunciation, which are central to understanding the Arabic language and its letters.
Content:
- Waw (و):
- Waw can elongate the vowel sound ‘u’.
- Example: “وَلَد” (walad) means “boy”.
- 📝 Remember, Waw stretches the ‘u’ sound like in “moon”.
- Yaw (ي):
- Yaw can elongate the vowel sound ‘i’.
- Example: “يَد” (yad) means “hand”.
- 📝 Remember, Yaw stretches the ‘i’ sound like in “see”.
Now, let’s practice saying and writing words with Waw and Yaw to understand how they elongate vowel sounds! 📚✏️
Class Discussions
- What is Waw in Islamic Religious Studies?
- Waw can make the ‘u’ sound longer.
- How does Waw elongate the vowel sound?
- It stretches the ‘u’ sound, like in “moon”.
- What does Yaw do in words?
- Yaw elongates the ‘i’ sound.
- Can you give an example of Yaw in a word?
- Sure! “يَد” (yad) means “hand”.
- What happens when Waw is used to elongate a vowel?
- It makes the vowel sound ‘u’ longer.
- Give an example of a word with Waw elongating the ‘u’ sound.
- “وَلَد” (walad) means “boy”.
- How does Yaw elongate the vowel ‘i’?
- It makes the ‘i’ sound longer, like in “see”.
- Is Waw always used to elongate the ‘u’ sound?
- Yes, Waw helps in making the ‘u’ sound longer.
- What sound does Yaw make longer?
- Yaw stretches the ‘i’ sound in words.
- Can you show how Yaw elongates the ‘i’ sound in a word?
- Sure! “يَس” (yas) means “ease”.
Evaluation :
- Waw can elongate the vowel sound ___.
a) ‘a’
b) ‘e’
c) ‘i’
d) ‘u’ - Yaw stretches the vowel sound ___.
a) ‘a’
b) ‘e’
c) ‘i’
d) ‘u’ - In the word “وَلَد” (walad), Waw elongates the vowel ___.
a) ‘a’
b) ‘e’
c) ‘i’
d) ‘u’ - Yaw elongates the vowel sound ___ in the word “يَد” (yad).
a) ‘a’
b) ‘e’
c) ‘i’
d) ‘u’ - What sound does Waw elongate?
a) ‘i’
b) ‘o’
c) ‘u’
d) ‘e’ - Waw elongates the vowel sound ‘u’ like in the word ___.
a) “يَس” (yas)
b) “وَلَد” (walad)
c) “يَد” (yad)
d) “بَيْت” (bayt) - Yaw elongates the vowel sound ‘i’ like in the word ___.
a) “وَلَد” (walad)
b) “يَد” (yad)
c) “بَيْت” (bayt)
d) “يَس” (yas) - What letter stretches the ‘u’ sound?
a) Waw
b) Yaw
c) Lam
d) Nun - Yaw elongates the vowel sound ___.
a) ‘o’
b) ‘e’
c) ‘u’
d) ‘i’ - In “يَس” (yas), which letter elongates the vowel sound ‘i’?
a) Waw
b) Yaw
c) Lam
d) Nun - What sound does Yaw help to make longer?
a) ‘a’
b) ‘e’
c) ‘i’
d) ‘o’ - Give an example of a word with Waw elongating the vowel ‘u’.
a) “بَيْت” (bayt)
b) “وَقِفَ” (waqifa)
c) “وَلَد” (walad)
d) “يَس” (yas) - Which letter elongates the ‘i’ sound in the word “يَد” (yad)?
a) Waw
b) Yaw
c) Lam
d) Nun - What does Waw do to the vowel sound?
a) Shortens it
b) Stretches it
c) Changes it
d) Removes it - Yaw helps to make the vowel sound ___.
a) Shorter
b) Longer
c) Louder
d) Softer
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was Arabic alphabets and their sounds.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining that today, we will learn about two special letters in Arabic, Waw and Yaw, which elongate vowel sounds.
Step 3:
Teacher’s Activities:
- The teacher explains that Waw elongates the ‘u’ sound, like in “وَلَد” (walad), which means “boy”.
- The teacher demonstrates how to pronounce words with Waw elongating the ‘u’ sound.
- The teacher introduces Yaw, explaining that it elongates the ‘i’ sound, like in “يَد” (yad), which means “hand”.
- The teacher shows examples of words with Yaw elongating the ‘i’ sound.
- The teacher engages students in repeating after her to practice pronunciation.
- The teacher writes examples on the whiteboard and asks students to identify Waw and Yaw in written words.
Learners’ Activities:
- Students listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.
- Students repeat after the teacher to practice pronunciation.
- Students participate in identifying Waw and Yaw in written words.
- Students practice writing words containing Waw and Yaw correctly.
Assessment:
The teacher assesses students’ understanding through observation during the activities and interactions.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the topic of today’s lesson?
- How does Waw elongate vowel sounds?
- Give an example of a word with Waw elongating the ‘u’ sound.
- What sound does Yaw elongate?
- Provide an example of a word with Yaw elongating the ‘i’ sound.
- Can you identify Waw in the word “وَلَد” (walad)?
- What does Yaw do to vowel sounds?
- How do you pronounce the word “يَد” (yad)?
- What are two key words we learned today?
- Can you write a word with Waw elongating the ‘u’ sound?
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 pronouncing words with Waw and Yaw outside the classroom.
