Arabic: 7–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Understanding / Systems of language
Content description
Analyse different texts in a variety of forms, including digital, , considering the relationship between audience, purpose and context, and the use of textual conventions, features and cohesive devices
Elaborations
applying knowledge of particular types of texts and their purpose to identify the gist and predict the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases encountered in texts
analysing different samples of a particular type of text, such as online diary entries, to analyse ideas and reflections through the language features used, for example,
ضمير المتكلم: أشعر بسعادة كبيرة؛ هذا عملي وأنا مسؤول عنه
التعبير عن التعجب والدهشة: يا إلهي!؛ مستحيل! يا للكارثة!
الصور البلاغية: كنت كالفراشة أطير من فرحتي؛ كلامه كالخنجر في صدري
exploring a range of imaginative texts to compare the use of language features such as imagery and exaggeration, and discussing how these are used to convey meaning to and entertain the audience
examining a variety of informative texts, such as reports and articles, identifying how the structure and features of each text reflect the intended purpose and how the choice of vocabulary reflects ideas and perspectives
experimenting with language appropriate to particular types of texts, for example, descriptive language in documentaries, reflective language in blogs, diary or journal entries, and persuasive language in advertisements and speeches
analysing a range of expository texts, such as feature articles, identifying possible elements of bias and objectivity
discussing and evaluating how language is used to express ideas and justify opinions on topical issues of interest to teenagers in debates or on a talk show
identifying and discussing the level of formality in spoken and written texts, considering what these texts reveal about social relationships and processes, for example, reflections of status, authority, concepts of respect and politeness
