Introduction of Vowels: Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Detailed Lesson Plan for Islamic Religious Studies – Primary 2 First Term, Week 2

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 7 years
Topic: Introduction of Vowels: Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah
Sub-topic: Recognizing and Using Vowels
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Recognize the signs of the vowels Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah.
2. Distinguish between the vowels Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah.
3. Participate in writing and using these vowels with some alphabets.

Keywords: Vowels, Fatihah, Kasrah, Dummah, Recognize, Distinguish, Write

Set Induction:
The teacher will greet the pupils and show them flashcards with the vowels Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah. The teacher will ask the pupils if they have seen these signs before and where they might have seen them.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of the Arabic alphabet.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with vowel signs
• Arabic alphabet charts
• Worksheets for writing practice
• Textbook: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to pupils’ prior knowledge of the Arabic alphabet, explaining that the vowels will help them pronounce the letters correctly.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Visual recognition
• Writing skills

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Worksheets
• Arabic alphabet charts

Reference Books:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with vowel signs
• Arabic alphabet charts
• Worksheets for writing practice

Content:

1. Introduction to Vowels
   • Fatihah ( ُ) is a short “a” sound, placed above the letter.
   • Kasrah ( ِ) is a short “i” sound, placed below the letter.
   • Dummah ( ُ) is a short “u” sound, placed above the letter but looks different from Fatihah.
2. Recognition and Differentiation
   • Show flashcards with each vowel sign and pronounce them.
   • Ask pupils to repeat the sounds after the teacher.
3. Writing Practice
   • Distribute worksheets with letters and ask pupils to write the vowels above or below the letters.
   • Practice writing simple words using these vowels.

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. The vowel Fatihah sounds like _____.
   • a) a
   • b) i
   • c) u
   • d) e
2. The vowel Kasrah is placed _____ the letter.
   • a) above
   • b) below
   • c) next to
   • d) around
3. The vowel Dummah sounds like _____.
   • a) a
   • b) i
   • c) u
   • d) e
4. Fatihah is placed _____ the letter.
   • a) above
   • b) below
   • c) next to
   • d) around
5. Kasrah is a short _____ sound.
   • a) a
   • b) i
   • c) u
   • d) e
6. Dummah is placed _____ the letter.
   • a) above
   • b) below
   • c) next to
   • d) around
7. Fatihah is written as _____.
   • a) ُ
   • b) ِ
   • c) َ
   • d) ٌ
8. Kasrah is written as _____.
   • a) ُ
   • b) ِ
   • c) َ
   • d) ٌ
9. Dummah is written as _____.
   • a) ُ
   • b) ِ
   • c) َ
   • d) ٌ
10. The vowel Dummah sounds like _____.
    • a) a
    • b) i
    • c) u
    • d) e

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What sound does Fatihah make?
   A: A short “a” sound
2. Q: Where is Kasrah placed in relation to the letter?
   A: Below the letter
3. Q: What sound does Dummah make?
   A: A short “u” sound
4. Q: Where is Fatihah placed in relation to the letter?
   A: Above the letter
5. Q: What sound does Kasrah make?
   A: A short “i” sound
6. Q: Where is Dummah placed in relation to the letter?
   A: Above the letter
7. Q: How is Fatihah written?
   A: َ
8. Q: How is Kasrah written?
   A: ِ
9. Q: How is Dummah written?
   A: ُ
10. Q: What sound does Kasrah make?
    A: A short “i” sound

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous lesson about the Arabic alphabet and introduces the concept of vowels.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic by showing the vowel signs Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah and explaining their sounds and positions.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to practice writing the vowels with some letters. The teacher corrects and guides the pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introducing the vowel signs
• Demonstrating how to write and pronounce the vowels
• Providing worksheets for practice
• Going around to assist pupils

Learners’ Activities:

• Listening to the teacher
• Repeating the vowel sounds
• Practicing writing the vowels on worksheets
• Participating in discussions and activities

Assessment:

• Oral questions during the lesson
• Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank questions

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What sound does Fatihah make?
2. Where is Kasrah placed in relation to the letter?
3. What sound does Dummah make?
4. Where is Fatihah placed in relation to the letter?
5. What sound does Kasrah make?
6. Where is Dummah placed in relation to the letter?
7. How is Fatihah written?
8. How is Kasrah written?
9. How is Dummah written?
10. What sound does Kasrah make?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the worksheets and provides feedback to the pupils, ensuring they understand how to recognize and use the vowel signs Fatihah, Kasrah, and Dummah.