Arabic١٢٣
Year 7Spring TermAges 11-12

Lesson Plans

Describing My Daily Routine

1

My Morning Routine

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn 8 morning routine verbs in Arabic
  • Use time expressions for morning activities

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Mime chain: students mime their morning routine in order — class guesses the activities in Arabic.

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce morning routine verbs: أستيقظ (I wake up), أغسل (I wash), أفطر (I have breakfast), ألبس (I get dressed), أخرج (I go out)
  2. 2Teach morning time expressions: في الصباح (in the morning), في الساعة السابعة (at 7 o'clock)
  3. 3Sentence building: combine time + verb + detail — "في الصباح أستيقظ في الساعة السابعة"
  4. 4Vocab cards worksheet: write each routine verb with its time and a small illustration

Resources Needed

Morning Routine Vocabulary SheetVocab Cards WorksheetClock face templates

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write your complete morning routine in 8 sentences, each starting with a time expression.

2

Afternoon and Evening Activities

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Learn afternoon and evening routine verbs
  • Use sequencing words: أولاً، ثم، بعد ذلك، أخيراً

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Sequence challenge: put 8 daily routine picture cards in the correct order — say each in Arabic.

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce afternoon/evening verbs: أدرس (I study), آكل (I eat), أشاهد (I watch), ألعب (I play), أنام (I sleep)
  2. 2Teach sequencing words: أولاً (firstly), ثم (then), بعد ذلك (after that), أخيراً (finally)
  3. 3Guided writing: describe an afternoon using sequencing words — model on the board together
  4. 4Writing practice: complete a daily routine worksheet using sequencing words and time expressions

Resources Needed

Sequencing Words PosterDaily Routine Picture CardsWriting Practice Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write your ideal day from morning to night — use every sequencing word at least once.

3

Talking About Someone Else's Routine

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Describe another person's routine using third-person verbs
  • Interview a partner about their daily routine

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Celebrity routine: teacher describes a fictional celebrity's routine in Arabic — students draw a timeline.

Main Activities

  1. 1Review verb conjugation: shift from أنا (I) forms to هو/هي (he/she) forms for routine verbs
  2. 2Interview activity: ask your partner 6 questions about their routine and note the answers
  3. 3Third-person writing: use interview answers to write about your partner — "يستيقظ أحمد في الساعة..."
  4. 4Tracing worksheet: write 8 sentences about a fictional character's daily routine

Resources Needed

Interview Question SheetThird-Person Writing FrameTracing Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a short paragraph comparing your routine with your partner's — who wakes up earlier?

4

My Typical Day: Extended Writing

⏱ 45–50 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Write a complete daily routine text using all structures learned
  • Present daily routine orally

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Routine bingo: teacher reads out routine phrases, students mark them on their bingo cards.

Main Activities

  1. 1Planning activity: create a timeline of your day with Arabic labels for each activity
  2. 2Extended writing: write a full paragraph (10+ sentences) about your typical day
  3. 3Include: time expressions, sequencing words, and at least 8 different verbs
  4. 4Picture vocab activity: draw and label 6 scenes from your daily routine with Arabic captions

Resources Needed

Daily Timeline TemplateWriting ChecklistPicture Vocab Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Compare your weekday routine with your weekend routine in a two-paragraph text.

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