Learning the Arabic Alphabets: Alif to Sad Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan: Arabic Alphabets (Alif to Sad)

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies (Arabic Alphabets)
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Topic: Arabic Alphabets
Sub-topic: Alif to Sad
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Pronounce the Arabic alphabets (Alif to Sad) correctly.
2. Identify each of the Arabic alphabets from Alif to Sad.
3. Write the Arabic alphabets from Alif to Sad correctly.

Key Words

• Alif
• Ba
• Ta
• Tha
• Jeem
• Ha
• Kha
• Dal
• Dhal
• Ra
• Zay
• Seen
• Sheen
• Sad

Set Induction

Start with a short Arabic alphabet song or rhyme to catch the pupils’ attention.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils might have seen or heard Arabic letters from previous lessons or at home.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Tape recorder
• Flashcards with Arabic letters
• Internet resources: www.pinterest.com

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss the sounds of the letters they already know and relate them to the new Arabic letters.

Embedded Core Skills

• Pronunciation
• Identification
• Writing
• Problem-solving
• Creativity and imagination
• Digital literacy

Instructional Materials

• Tape recorder with alphabet songs
• Flashcards with Arabic letters
• Whiteboard and markers

Content

1. Introduction to Arabic Alphabets (Alif to Sad):
   • Alif (أ)
   • Ba (ب)
   • Ta (ت)
   • Tha (ث)
   • Jeem (ج)
   • Ha (ح)
   • Kha (خ)
   • Dal (د)
   • Dhal (ذ)
   • Ra (ر)
   • Zay (ز)
   • Seen (س)
   • Sheen (ش)
   • Sad (ص)
2. Pronunciation Practice:
   • Pronounce each letter clearly and slowly.
   • Use a tape recorder for pupils to listen and repeat.
3. Identification Practice:
   • Show flashcards and ask pupils to name the letters.
   • Group activities for letter identification.
4. Writing Practice:
   • Demonstrate writing each letter on the board.
   • Pupils practice writing on their own.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• Briefly review the previous lesson on prayers.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Introduce the new topic: “Arabic Alphabets (Alif to Sad)” using flashcards.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Encourage pupils to pronounce the letters.
• Use group activities for identifying letters.
• Guide pupils in writing the letters.

Teacher’s Activities

• Play alphabet songs using a tape recorder.
• Show and explain each letter using flashcards.
• Demonstrate writing each letter.
• Provide feedback and correct mistakes.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the tape recorder and repeat letters.
• Participate in identifying letters during group activities.
• Practice writing each letter individually.

Assessment

• Oral questions to assess pronunciation.
• Flashcard activities to assess identification.
• Writing practice to assess handwriting.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet?
2. How do you pronounce “Ba”?
3. Can you identify the letter “Jeem” on the flashcard?
4. Write the letter “Tha” on your slate.
5. What comes after “Dal”?
6. How do you write “Ra”?
7. Identify the letter “Seen”.
8. Pronounce “Kha”.
9. Which letter comes before “Sad”?
10. Write “Zay” on the board.

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work.
• Gives feedback and corrects mistakes.
• Ends with a song or rhyme to reinforce learning.

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