Arabic١٢٣
Year 10Summer TermAges 14-15

Lesson Plans

Numbers, Data, and Statistics in Arabic

1

Large Numbers and Statistics

⏱ 55–60 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Read and use large numbers in Arabic
  • Interpret simple statistics presented in Arabic

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Number dictation: teacher reads 8 large numbers in Arabic — learners write them in digits.

Main Activities

  1. 1Review and extend number system: thousands (آلاف), millions (ملايين), billions (مليارات)
  2. 2Arabic number grammar: the special rules for numbers 3-10 (reverse gender agreement)
  3. 3Reading statistics: interpret a data table about Arab world populations in Arabic
  4. 4Writing practice: write 8 sentences using large numbers — "The population of Egypt is approximately 100 million"

Resources Needed

Number system reference chartArab world data tableWriting Practice Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Research 5 statistics about the Arab world and present them in Arabic sentences.

2

Percentages and Comparisons

⏱ 55–60 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Use percentages, fractions, and ratios in Arabic
  • Make numerical comparisons using data

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Percentage quiz: what percentage of the world speaks Arabic? What percentage of the Earth is desert? Guess, then check.

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach percentage vocabulary: نسبة مئوية (percentage), ربع (quarter), نصف (half), ثلث (third)
  2. 2Reading: infographic about internet usage in the Arab world — extract key data points
  3. 3Comparative sentences with data: "More people in the UAE use smartphones than in..." using أكثر من
  4. 4Create vocab cards for 12 data and statistics terms

Resources Needed

Infographic on Arab internet usageComparison sentence framesVocab cards worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Create your own infographic about your class using data you collect, presented in Arabic.

3

Presenting Factual Information

⏱ 55–60 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Present factual information about the Arab world using data
  • Use impersonal structures for factual reporting

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Fact check: read 5 statements with statistics about the Arab world — which are true and which are false?

Main Activities

  1. 1Impersonal reporting structures: تشير البيانات إلى (data indicates), وفقا للإحصائيات (according to statistics)
  2. 2Read a factual report about education or health in the Arab world — identify data usage
  3. 3Guided writing: write a factual paragraph incorporating at least 3 statistics with impersonal structures
  4. 4Discussion: how do numbers and data make arguments more convincing?

Resources Needed

Factual report textImpersonal structures reference cardGuided writing frame

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a 150-word factual report about a topic of your choice using at least 5 statistics.

4

Writing a Data-Based Report

⏱ 60 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Write a factual report incorporating numerical information
  • Combine data with analysis and commentary

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Report structure review: what sections does a good report have? Brainstorm as a class.

Main Activities

  1. 1Plan a report: choose a topic (education, technology, population) and gather data from provided sources
  2. 2Extended writing: 200+ word factual report incorporating numbers, percentages, and comparisons
  3. 3Tracing practice for numbers and data vocabulary from this unit
  4. 4Peer review: check numerical accuracy, Arabic number grammar, and report structure

Resources Needed

Data source sheetsReport planning templateTracing Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Present your report findings to the class as a short Arabic presentation with visual aids.

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