Introduction

** Welcome! ** On this site, teachers of Arabic will find a collection of materials for first year of Arabic language learning at  the high school level. These materials are...

Proficiency-Oriented
Through eight thematic units, students will be introduced to spoken Levantine Arabic, as well as elements of Modern Standard Arabic. The units emphasize the development of speaking proficiency. Reading, writing, listening, and cultural competence are incorporated throughout all units in a variety of activities and projects.

Classroom-Tested
Created by a group of passionate, experienced high school Arabic teachers, the materials you find here are classroom-tested. Each thematic unit contains communicative tasks, information gap exercises, group activities, and classroom games designed to activate key vocabulary and structures related to each unit’s theme.

Flexible
Unlike traditional textbooks, these electronic units are designed to be adaptable. While we recommend using the materials as-is, we recognize that the needs of the Arabic language teaching community in the US are diverse. The materials are available for download in several file formats for maximum flexibility. It is our hope that these units will encourage teachers to create their own innovative materials that will move students toward greater language proficiency.

Tied to Standards
Every activity plan contained in these units is tied to one or more of the National Standards for Foreign Language Education (“The 5 Cs”), to assist teachers in planning effective effective courses that prepare their students to actively engage in intercultural communication. || ............ || ..............................................................................................................................

..... ** How to Use These Materials ** ** Goals, Principles and Approaches for ** ** Designing a First Year Arabic Curriculum ** ** Guide for Students **

 ** Acknowledgements ** This project was made possible through a generous grant    from the **Qatar Foundation International, LLC**


 * Original Design Team Members:**   Lead - Michelle Timothy Safadi   Christina Cannon, Belal Joundeya, Laila Lamani, Kawkeb Said. click here for teacher Bios

James S. Taylor - Professor Emeritus, Spanish, BYU
 * Materials Review and Development:**    Hope Fitzgerald, Teri Griffin, Jordan Wilson, Kate Challis
 * Guest Collaborators:** Annam Hasan, Lina Kholaki
 * Audio:** Alex Simmons, Scott Gemmell
 * Additional Resources:** NCLRC - National Capital Language Resource Center

Under the direction of: Brigham Young University Dr. Kirk Belnap - Director and Chair of Arabic Board Dr. Maggie Nassif - Administrative Director
 * The National MIddle East Language Resource Center**  **(NMELRC)**

The team would like to thank The NMELRC, The Utah Association of Arabic Teachers || =Scope and Sequence = click here for downloadable and printable versions


 * = ==Unit 1 ==

Greeting New Friends
................................................................................ || • Introducing myself and others • Greeting others • Using “Please” and “Thank you” • Learning the Arabic script • Using numbers 1- 10 • Learning culturally appropriate greetings ||
 * = ==Unit 2 ==

Meet My Family
|| • Identifying family members • Talking about my family relationships • Talking about others’ families • Using numbers 1-100 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Learning about family traditions in the Arab world ||
 * = ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unit 3 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is My School
|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Identifying people in a school <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Establishing places in a school <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Identifying school supplies and classroom items <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Knowing prepositions of place <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Learning about the school system in the Arab world ||
 * = ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unit 4 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My Daily Schedule
|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about schools subjects <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Identifying daily activities <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Telling time <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Detailing a daily schedule <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about likes and dislikes ||
 * = ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unit 5 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Outside My Window
|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about the weather <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Defining the Seasons <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about clothing <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about outdoor activities <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about my favorite and least favorite things ||
 * = ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unit 6 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I Love Food!
|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Identifying common food items <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Shopping for Food <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Eating in a restaurant <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Being a guest in a home <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Learning about different Arabic foods ||
 * = ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unit 7 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I Do Best
|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about holidays and Celebrations <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Celebrating special events <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Telling about hobbies <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Playing Sports <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Learning about Arab holiday activities and traditions ||
 * = ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unit 8 ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How Do I Get There?
|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Talking about Places <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Following directions <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Getting to know countries and Geography <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Events and Activities <span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">.................................................................................................. ||

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