Arabic١٢٣
Year 9Autumn TermAges 13-14

Lesson Plans

Advanced Question Formation

1

Complex Question Structures

⏱ 50–55 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Form questions with embedded clauses
  • Use a wider range of question words and structures

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Question upgrade: display 5 simple questions — students try to make each one more complex and detailed.

Main Activities

  1. 1Review all question words: ما، من، أين، متى، كيف، لماذا، كم، أي — then extend with هل يمكنك (can you), هل تعتقد أن (do you think that)
  2. 2Teach complex question structures: "هل يمكنك أن تخبرني أين..." (Can you tell me where...)
  3. 3Transform 10 simple questions into complex/polite forms
  4. 4Vocab cards worksheet: write advanced question structures with example sentences

Resources Needed

Advanced Question Structures GuideQuestion Transformation SheetVocab Cards Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write 8 complex questions you would ask an Arabic author about their book.

2

Interview Skills in Arabic

⏱ 50–55 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Prepare and conduct an interview in Arabic
  • Ask follow-up questions based on answers

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Journalist warm-up: who can ask the most interesting question in Arabic in 30 seconds?

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach interview techniques: prepare questions in advance, listen to answers, ask follow-up questions
  2. 2Model an interview: teacher interviews a student about their hobbies — demonstrate follow-up questions
  3. 3Pair work: prepare 6 interview questions on the topic "Your Life" and conduct the interview
  4. 4Writing practice: write up the interview as a Q&A article in Arabic

Resources Needed

Interview Preparation TemplateQ&A Writing ModelWriting Practice Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Conduct a recorded interview with a family member about their childhood — write up the key points in Arabic.

3

Rhetorical and Indirect Questions

⏱ 50–55 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Understand and use rhetorical questions in Arabic
  • Form indirect questions for polite enquiry

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Rhetorical question game: teacher asks rhetorical questions in English — students identify that they don't need answers. Now try in Arabic!

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce rhetorical questions: "ألا تعتقد أن التعليم مهم؟" (Don't you think education is important?) — questions that make a point
  2. 2Teach indirect questions for politeness: "أود أن أعرف..." (I would like to know...), "هل يمكن أن تخبرني..." (Could you tell me...)
  3. 3Practice forming indirect versions of 8 direct questions
  4. 4Tracing worksheet: write rhetorical and indirect questions in careful Arabic script

Resources Needed

Rhetorical Question ExamplesDirect/Indirect Comparison SheetTracing Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write an opinion piece that uses rhetorical questions to persuade the reader.

4

Questions in Action: Debate and Discussion

⏱ 55–60 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Use questions effectively in structured discussion
  • Challenge and respond to others' views using questions

🌅 Warm-Up (5 min)

Quick-fire Q&A: pairs take turns asking rapid questions — no pauses allowed! Switch every 30 seconds.

Main Activities

  1. 1Teach discussion phrases: "ماذا تقصد بـ...؟" (What do you mean by...?), "هل يمكنك توضيح...؟" (Can you clarify...?)
  2. 2Structured discussion: a topic is presented, students must ask at least 2 questions before giving their opinion
  3. 3Debate activity: two teams debate a topic, using questions to challenge the other side
  4. 4Picture vocab activity: create a visual guide to different question types with Arabic examples

Resources Needed

Discussion Phrases CardDebate Topic CardsPicture Vocab Worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write a list of 10 questions for a class debate on "Should mobile phones be allowed in schools?" in Arabic.

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