Arabic١٢٣
Year 4Summer TermAges 8-9

Lesson Plans

Year 4 Review

1

Vocabulary Treasure Hunt

⏱ 35–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Review all Year 4 vocabulary topics
  • Identify and recall words from clothing, home, transport, and places

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Word cloud: show a word cloud of Year 4 vocabulary — pupils identify and translate as many words as they can.

Main Activities

  1. 1Vocabulary stations: set up 4 stations (clothing, home, transport, places) with flashcards and activities
  2. 2Pupils rotate through each station, completing a review card at each
  3. 3Collect "vocabulary treasures" — words they can confidently use
  4. 4Complete the Review Vocab Cards worksheet

Resources Needed

Station materialsReview cardsVocab Cards worksheetWord cloud display

⭐ Extension Challenge

Create your own word cloud with all the Arabic words you know.

2

Sentence Building Championship

⏱ 40–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Form varied sentences using Year 4 vocabulary
  • Use connectives and question words

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Sentence challenge: longest correct Arabic sentence wins — use any vocabulary from Year 4.

Main Activities

  1. 1Review sentence patterns: statements, questions, descriptions
  2. 2Team challenge: build the best sentences using word cards from all Year 4 topics
  3. 3Write 6 sentences — one about each major topic covered in Year 4
  4. 4Peer assessment: read and evaluate each other's sentences

Resources Needed

Word cards from all topicsWriting Practice worksheetPeer assessment checklist

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a paragraph that includes vocabulary from at least 3 different Year 4 topics.

3

Speaking and Listening Skills

⏱ 40–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Demonstrate speaking confidence
  • Understand spoken Arabic on familiar topics

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Listening quiz: teacher reads short descriptions — pupils identify the topic.

Main Activities

  1. 1Speed conversations: 2-minute pair conversations on different topics, then swap partners
  2. 2Listening comprehension: listen to short Arabic audio clips and answer questions
  3. 3Oral presentations: present on one Year 4 topic of choice for 1 minute
  4. 4Peer feedback: give positive feedback on each other's speaking

Resources Needed

Audio clipsConversation prompt cardsPresentation rubricFeedback forms

⭐ Extension Challenge

Record a 2-minute Arabic podcast about your favourite Year 4 topic.

4

Year 4 Celebration

⏱ 35–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Celebrate Year 4 Arabic learning achievements
  • Set goals for Year 5

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Memory game: how many Year 4 Arabic words can the class list in 3 minutes?

Main Activities

  1. 1Tracing worksheet: review key vocabulary from all Year 4 topics
  2. 2Create a "My Year 4 Arabic Journey" poster highlighting favourite words and achievements
  3. 3Goal setting: write 3 Arabic learning goals for Year 5
  4. 4Celebration: share posters and achievements — certificates for all

Resources Needed

Tracing worksheetPoster paperCertificatesColoured materials

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a letter in Arabic to your Year 5 self about what you have learned.

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