Three-letter Arabic Words in Islam Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: Third Term

Week: 2

Topic: Three-letter Arabic Words in Islam

Sub-topic: Joining, Identifying, and Pronouncing Three-letter Arabic Words

Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify, pronounce, and join three-letter Arabic words.
• Students will understand the importance of correct pronunciation in Arabic words.
• Students will actively participate in group discussions and share their understanding of the topic.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with three-letter Arabic words
• Pictures illustrating Arabic words
• Chart displaying vowel signs
• Student notebooks and pencils

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review with students what they learned in previous lessons about Arabic words and their meanings.
• Encourage students to recall any three-letter Arabic words they know.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Content

1. Three-letter Arabic words:
   • Example: كَلْب (kalb) – dog, بَاب (bab) – door, شَجَرَة (shajara) – tree
2. Pronouncing three-letter Arabic words:
   • We say each letter one after the other to make the word sound right.
   • Example: كَلْب (kalb) – we say “k”, then “a”, then “l”, and finally “b”.
3. Different vowel signs:
   • Vowel signs help us know how to say the word correctly.
   • Example: كُلُّ (kullu) – all, كَلْبَهُ (kalbahu) – his dog.
4. Joining three-letter words:
   • Sometimes, we can join three-letter words to make new words.
   • Example: بَيْت (bayt) – house, + كَلْب (kalb) – dog = بَيْتُ الْكَلْبِ (baytul kalbi) – the dog’s house 🏠.

Evaluation:

1. What do we call short Arabic words with three letters? a) Alphabet b) Words c) Letters d) Numbers
2. How do we say each letter of a three-letter Arabic word? a) All at once b) By jumping c) One after another d) None of the above
3. What helps us know how to say a word correctly in Arabic? a) Vowel signs b) Consonants c) Numbers d) Symbols
4. Which of the following is an example of a three-letter Arabic word? a) قمر (qamar) b) كتاب (kitab) c) سيارة (sayara) d) تلفاز (tilfaz)
5. Which word means “tree” in Arabic? a) كُلُّ (kullu) b) شَجَرَة (shajara) c) بَاب (bab) d) سَمَاء (samaa’)
6. What do we use to make new words by joining three-letter words? a) Vowel signs b) Consonants c) Numbers d) Both a and b
7. Which word means “door” in Arabic? a) شَجَرَة (shajara) b) كَلْب (kalb) c) بَاب (bab) d) بَيْت (bayt)
8. How many letters are there in a three-letter Arabic word? a) Three b) Five c) Seven d) Two
9. What comes after “ك” in the word “كُلُّ” (kullu)? a) ُ b) ل c) ّ d) ك
10. Which word means “dog” in Arabic? a) بَاب (bab) b) كَلْب (kalb) c) شَجَرَة (shajara) d) قَمَر (qamar)
11. How do we say the letters of a three-letter Arabic word? a) By singing b) All at once c) One after another d) By clapping
12. What do we call the small signs above and below letters in Arabic? a) Numbers b) Symbols c) Vowel signs d) Punctuation
13. What comes after “ل” in the word “بَيْت” (bayt)? a) ي b) ت c) ط d) ه
14. Which word means “all” in Arabic? a) بَاب (bab) b) كُلُّ (kullu) c) قَمَر (qamar) d) بَيْت (bayt)
15. What do we use to make new words by joining three-letter Arabic words? a) Consonants b) Vowel signs c) Numbers d) Both a and b

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What are three-letter Arabic words?
   • Three-letter Arabic words are short words made up of only three letters, like “كَلْب” (kalb) which means “dog”.
2. How do we say three-letter Arabic words?
   • We say each letter one after the other to pronounce the word correctly, like “كَلْب” (kalb), we say “k”, then “a”, then “l”, and finally “b”.
3. What helps us know how to say Arabic words correctly?
   • Vowel signs help us know how to say Arabic words right. They are small signs above and below letters.
4. Can you give an example of a word with different vowel signs?
   • Sure, “كُلُّ” (kullu) means “all”, and “كَلْبَهُ” (kalbahu) means “his dog”. They have different vowel signs.
5. How do we make new words by joining three-letter Arabic words?
   • By joining them together, we make new words. For example, “بَيْت” (bayt) means “house”, and “كَلْب” (kalb) means “dog”. Together, they make “بَيْتُ الْكَلْبِ” (baytul kalbi), meaning “the dog’s house”.
6. What does “شَجَرَة” mean in Arabic?
   • “شَجَرَة” (shajara) means “tree” in Arabic.
7. How many letters are there in a three-letter Arabic word?
   • There are three letters in a three-letter Arabic word.
8. What do we call the small signs above and below letters in Arabic?
   • We call them vowel signs. They help us know how to say the words correctly.
9. Can you give another example of a three-letter Arabic word?
   • Of course, “بَاب” (bab) means “door” in Arabic.
10. What comes after “ل” in the word “بَيْت” (bayt)?
    • The letter “ي” comes after “ل” in the word “بَيْت” (bayt).
11. How do we say the letters of a three-letter Arabic word?
    • We say them one after another, not all at once.
12. What is the word for “dog” in Arabic?
    • The word for “dog” in Arabic is “كَلْب” (kalb).
13. What is the meaning of “كُلُّ” in Arabic?
    • “كُلُّ” (kullu) means “all” in Arabic.
14. Can you name another three-letter Arabic word?
    • Yes, “قَمَر” (qamar) means “moon” in Arabic.
15. How do we make sure we say Arabic words correctly?
    • By practicing saying each letter and paying attention to the vowel signs.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision

• The teacher revises the previous topic which was introducing Arabic words and their meanings. Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining that today, we will learn more about three-letter Arabic words in Islam.
• Show pictures and flashcards of common three-letter Arabic words, such as “كَلْب” (kalb), “بَاب” (bab), and “شَجَرَة” (shajara).

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions, asking if they recognize any of the words shown.
• Correct students where necessary, guiding them on proper pronunciation and meaning.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present examples of three-letter Arabic words.
• Explain the importance of correct pronunciation.
• Guide students in identifying and pronouncing words.
• Encourage student participation.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.
• Participate in identifying and pronouncing three-letter Arabic words.
• Ask questions if they don’t understand.
• Practice pronouncing words correctly.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation and engagement during the lesson.
• Assess students’ ability to identify and pronounce three-letter Arabic words.
• Provide feedback during group discussions and corrections where necessary.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are three-letter Arabic words?
2. How do we pronounce Arabic words correctly?
3. Can you give an example of a three-letter Arabic word?
4. What do vowel signs help us with?
5. How do we join three-letter Arabic words to make new words?
6. What is the meaning of “كَلْب” (kalb) in Arabic?
7. How many letters are in a three-letter Arabic word?
8. What do we do if we don’t understand a word?
9. Why is it important to learn Arabic words?
10. Can you say “شَجَرَة” (shajara) in Arabic?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes round to mark students’ work and correct any mistakes made during the lesson.
• Recap the key points learned about three-letter Arabic words and encourage students to continue practicing their pronunciation at home.