Arabic١٢٣
Year 5Summer TermAges 9-10

Lesson Plans

My Opinions

1

I Think That...

⏱ 40–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn opinion phrases in Arabic
  • Express simple opinions about familiar topics

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Opinion line: make a statement — pupils stand on a line from "agree" (أوافق) to "disagree" (لا أوافق).

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce opinion phrases: "أعتقد أن..." (I think that...), "أفضّل..." (I prefer...), "رأيي أن..." (My opinion is that...)
  2. 2Model: "أعتقد أن الرياضة مهمة" (I think sport is important)
  3. 3Topic cards: pupils pick a topic and share their opinion in Arabic
  4. 4Complete the Opinions Vocab Cards worksheet

Resources Needed

Opinion phrase postersTopic cardsVocab Cards worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write 5 opinions on different topics using varied opinion phrases.

2

Because...

⏱ 40–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Give reasons for opinions using "لأن..." (because...)
  • Build reasoned arguments in Arabic

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Why? Why? Why? Teacher gives an opinion — pupils ask "لماذا؟" — teacher gives a reason with "لأن...".

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach: "لأن..." (because...) and "لأنه/لأنها..." (because he/she/it...)
  2. 2Model: "أحب الصيف لأن الجو حار" (I like summer because the weather is hot)
  3. 3Practise adding reasons to opinions from Lesson 1
  4. 4Write 4 opinion + reason sentences on different topics

Resources Needed

Reason phrase cardsWriting Practice worksheetOpinion sentence starters

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a persuasive paragraph about why your favourite season is the best — in Arabic.

3

Agreeing and Disagreeing

⏱ 40–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Agree and disagree politely in Arabic
  • Have a discussion expressing different views

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Agree/disagree paddles: teacher reads statements in Arabic — pupils hold up أوافق or لا أوافق.

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach: "أوافق" (I agree), "لا أوافق" (I disagree), "ربما" (maybe), "أنا أيضاً" (me too)
  2. 2Teach polite disagreement: "أحترم رأيك لكن..." (I respect your opinion but...)
  3. 3Debate activity: two teams discuss a topic, using opinion and agreement/disagreement phrases
  4. 4Write a dialogue showing two people with different opinions

Resources Needed

Agree/disagree paddlesDebate topic cardsDialogue template

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write both sides of a debate about a school topic — all in Arabic.

4

Expressing Opinions Review

⏱ 40–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Demonstrate ability to express, justify, and discuss opinions in Arabic
  • Use opinion vocabulary fluently

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Opinion speed round: teacher gives a topic — each pupil gives a quick opinion in Arabic.

Main Activities

  1. 1Tracing worksheet for opinion vocabulary
  2. 2Assessment: write a paragraph giving your opinion on a topic with at least 2 reasons
  3. 3Class discussion: a chosen topic where everyone contributes in Arabic
  4. 4Reflection: how confident are you expressing opinions in Arabic?

Resources Needed

Tracing worksheetAssessment prompt cardsSelf-assessment sheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a book or film review in Arabic using opinion phrases.

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