Objectives of lessons:
- Learn the name of each letter
- Recognize each letter when shown, in any order
- Write each letter
- Learn Alphabetical order
Materials needed for lessons:
- Alphabet flashcard deck. Make your own or try these from YemenLinks.com
- Letter Drill Cards (homemade)
- Alphabetical order drill cards (homemade)
- Notebook, pencil, crayons
- Alphabet progress chart to track progress
- Tell students that Arabic is a language just like English is a language.
- Tell students that the Quraan is written in Arabic and show a copy of Arabic text.
- Ask students why it is important for them to learn Arabic.
(Among the answers: To learn to read the Quraan so we can know how Allah wants us to live, to speak with Arabic speaking people.
- Show students an Arabic Alphabet chart.
Tell students that just like in English, Arabic has an alphabet too.
Tell students that the Arabic alphabet has 29 letters. (Tell student:Harf is the word for letter in Arabic, huroof, the plural)
As you look at the chart, point to each letter and say its name aloud for students.
Write the letters alif, baa, taa, thaa on board in order. Tell students that these are the first four letters of the Arabic alphabet. (Frequently remind students that these are the first four letters in order). Point to each letter and say its name, having students repeat after each letter. Do this several times.
Now point to one of the four letters randomly and have students(s) call out the letter. Repeat with each of the other 3 letters. Do this several times, til students call out the letters correctky with ease.
Show student how the letters are formed.
Have students practice writing the letters in notebook or use these sheets from Yemenlinks.com
Do a quick review drill of the letters to close the session
Preparation for next lesson:
- Prepare drill cards:
Make 4-5 lines of drills. On each line, write each letter, alif, baa, taa, thaa but in a different position.
Add only the alif, baa, taa, and thaa cards to alphabet review deck (flashcards)