Mastering the Arabic Consonants: From Alif to Ya Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan: Arabic Alphabets (Consonants)

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies (Arabic Alphabets)
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Topic: Arabic Alphabets
Sub-topic: Arabic Consonants
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Pronounce the Arabic consonants correctly.
2. Identify each of the consonants.
3. Write the Arabic consonants correctly.

Key Words

• Consonants
• Pronounce
• Identify
• Write

Set Induction

Start with an engaging Arabic alphabet song to capture the pupils’ attention.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils may have some familiarity with the Arabic language from previous lessons or home.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Tape recorder with alphabet songs
• Flashcards with Arabic consonants
• Whiteboard and markers
• Internet resources: www.pinterest.com

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss the sounds of familiar letters and relate them to the new Arabic consonants.

Embedded Core Skills

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

Instructional Materials

• Tape recorder with Arabic consonant songs
• Flashcards with Arabic consonants
• Whiteboard and markers

Content

1. Introduction to Arabic Consonants:
   • 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)
   • Dad (ض)
   • Ta (ط)
   • Dha (ظ)
   • Ain (ع)
   • Ghain (غ)
   • Fa (ف)
   • Qaf (ق)
   • Kaf (ك)
   • Lam (ل)
   • Meem (م)
   • Noon (ن)
   • Ha (ه)
   • Waw (و)
   • Ya (ي)
2. Pronunciation Practice:
   • Pronounce each consonant clearly and slowly.
   • Use a tape recorder for pupils to listen and repeat.
3. Identification Practice:
   • Show flashcards and ask pupils to name the consonants.
   • Group activities for consonant identification.
4. Writing Practice:
   • Demonstrate writing each consonant on the board.
   • Pupils practice writing on their own.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• Briefly review the previous lesson on Arabic vowels.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Introduce the new topic: “Arabic Consonants” using flashcards.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

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

Teacher’s Activities

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

Learners’ Activities

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

Assessment

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

Evaluation Questions

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

More Useful Links

• Who is Allah? Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Learning the Arabic Alphabets: Alif to Sad Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2