Arabic١٢٣
Year 4Autumn TermAges 8-9

Lesson Plans

Asking Questions

1

What, Where, When?

⏱ 35–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn 3 question words: ما, أين, متى
  • Form simple questions

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Play "20 Questions" in English first, then introduce the Arabic question words used.

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce ما (what), أين (where), متى (when) with clear examples
  2. 2Model questions: "ما اسمك؟" (What is your name?), "أين المدرسة؟" (Where is the school?), "متى الفطور؟" (When is breakfast?)
  3. 3Question-answer relay: teacher asks, pupils answer, then swap
  4. 4Complete the Question Words Vocab Cards worksheet

Resources Needed

Question word postersVocab Cards worksheetQuestion-answer prompt cards

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write 3 questions you would ask a new friend, using ما, أين, and متى.

2

Who, How, Why?

⏱ 40–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn 3 more question words: من, كيف, لماذا
  • Use all 6 question words

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Quiz: show an answer — pupils decide which question word (ما, أين, متى) would be used.

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce من (who), كيف (how), لماذا (why) with examples
  2. 2Sorting activity: match question words to their English meanings
  3. 3Question wheel: spin the wheel, form a question with the word it lands on
  4. 4Write one question for each of the 6 question words

Resources Needed

Question word flashcardsQuestion wheelWriting Practice worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Create a quiz with 6 questions in Arabic for a partner to answer.

3

Interview in Arabic

⏱ 40–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Use question words in conversation
  • Ask and answer questions fluently

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Hot seat: one pupil sits at the front — others ask questions in Arabic, they answer.

Main Activities

  1. 1Review all 6 question words with rapid-fire flashcard drill
  2. 2Prepare an interview: write 5 questions to ask a partner
  3. 3Conduct interviews in pairs, recording answers in Arabic
  4. 4Present one interesting fact about your partner to the class in Arabic

Resources Needed

Interview templateQuestion word reference sheetRecording sheets

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write up your interview as a short newspaper article in Arabic.

4

Question Words Assessment

⏱ 35–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Demonstrate confident use of all 6 question words
  • Read and answer questions in Arabic

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Question word rap: clap and chant all 6 question words in rhythm.

Main Activities

  1. 1Tracing worksheet for accurate writing of question words
  2. 2Reading comprehension: read a short text and answer questions using the correct question word
  3. 3Self-assessment: rate your confidence with each question word
  4. 4Celebration: share your best question with the class

Resources Needed

Question Words Tracing worksheetReading comprehension passageSelf-assessment sheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a detective story where a character uses all 6 question words to solve a mystery.

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