Basic skills for each level
TEKS §114.22. Levels I and II - Novice Progress Checkpoint (One Credit Per Level).
K - 2nd grade : At this level students will:
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-Learn 28 basic letters of the Arabic Alphabet.
-Practice the different sounds and vowels of each letter.
-Recite portions of Arabic text. While they may not initially know what they are reading, recitation will prepare them for the next level.
-Build a basic vocabulary. This can be done using books, websites, flashcards, etc…
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3rd and 4th grade: At this level students will:
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-Expand their understanding of Arabic verbs and vocabulary.
-Approach challenging readings.
-Enhance their listening and reading comprehension.
-Produce the Arabic Language in speech and writing.
After finishing this level students will be able to read everything around them: roads or shop signs, Arabic numbers, restaurant menus, and bills… and to write their addresses, telephone numbers, greeting cards, etc…
5th and 6th grade: At this level students will:
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-Continue to develop the Arabic vocabulary.
-Develop high conversational skills.
-Study sentences structure so they can move upward through higher level for more advanced conversation and grammatical structures.
I am thrilled to be teaching your children (K-6th Level 2) the Arabic language, and I anticipate a great year. We will have fun learning new things together, sharing ideas, and discovering their talents. I have high expectations for your children, and I will be doing all that I can to help my students to believe in themselves and encourage them to be productive. I believe that all my students are special with their own unique abilities. I look forward to meeting them this year and to help them discover their hidden talents.
Arabic Standards
Arabic Language programs should have four basic features: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
While many schools focus on written Arabic, and other schools believe that written Arabic including Grammar must be presented later, we strive to balance written and verbal skills, presenting Arabic as the Living Language it is. Class time involves plenty of speaking and writing skills.