3.2 Mechanics of Writing: Spelling and Punctuation

• recognise the commonly misspelt words in Arabic for information
• apply correct punctuation marks in a text for effective communication
• appreciate the role of spelling and punctuation in written communication

“How does spelling and punctuation affect meaning in language?”

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1. The short vowels and spelling
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   Research and explain the short vowels and marks that decide how a word is read and spelt.
2. Short vowels and long vowels
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   Distinguish short vowels from long vowels in spelling and spell words correctly.
3. Commonly misspelt words
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   Identify commonly misspelt words caused by similar sounds and display them on flashcards.
4. Hamza and other tricky spellings
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   Spell words with hamza, the round ta and the final alif correctly.
5. A dictation session on commonly misspelt words
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   Conduct a dictation session on commonly misspelt words and correct it.
6. Punctuation marks in Arabic
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   Present the common Arabic punctuation marks on flashcards and explain their use.
7. Constructing sentences with the correct punctuation
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   Construct sentences using appropriate punctuation marks and assess each other.
8. Punctuating a paragraph on the school environment
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   Punctuate a neatly written paragraph on the school environment and explain how punctuation affects meaning.