Arabic: 7–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Understanding / Systems of language
Content description
Understand rules of pronunciation and intonation and writing conventions, and apply these to own constructions to enhance meaning and aesthetic effect
Elaborations
distinguishing the pronunciation of (الشدة) and (التنوين )
using the rhythms of the Arabic language, including intonation, tone and stress, to increase fluency and enhance expression
recognising that certain letters in Arabic appear in different variations, for example, ت؛ ة
applying spacing rules between words and using their knowledge of writing conventions to expand on ideas in written texts
making choices in relation to the use of punctuation such as ( ؛) and adjusting the flow of ideas, increasing text cohesion and enhancing expression
recognising the need for pauses or changes of tone in complex sentences with embedded clauses
understanding that there are variations in both spoken and written Arabic across different countries and regions, and analysing the reasons for such variations, for example, سوريا/سورية؛ ناديا/نادية؛ فاديا/فادية
noticing how tone can convey emotions and shade meaning, such as distinguishing between colloquial or formal language, for example, حقًا؟ يا إلهي! تعال إلى هنا حالاً!
using Arabic pronunciation and spelling rules when listening to and reading authentic texts, and evaluating their own spelling and pronunciation in relation to their understanding and expression
