Write a structured 80–100-word text on food and health as preparation for later Paper 4 extended writing
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Writing — Food and Health (Paper 4 Extended Writing)
الكِتابة — الطَّعام والصِّحَّة (كِتابة مُوَسَّعة)
Food, Health & Body · Everyday activities
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Demonstrate range: يتكوَّن من, يُقَدَّم مع, advice modals, taste adjectives, cultural reference
Use the lesson self-check criteria to review content, range and accuracy
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upModel analysis — food and health writing
- 8 minStep 1Planning — 2 paragraphs
- 27 minStep 2Extended writing — 80–100 words
- 10 minStep 3Peer marking — 3 criteria
- 7 minPlenaryBest composition sentence
Exam connection: Listening: food and health descriptions (Paper 1 all formats) | Reading: restaurant blog, health article, doctor's leaflet (Paper 2 R1–R4, Q1/Q2 matching, Q4 gap-fill) | Writing: 80–100-word food and health article/email practice that builds toward later Paper 4 extended writing | Speaking: restaurant role play (transactional) + doctor-patient role play + topic conversation on food and health
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Vocabulary
Tap each card to reveal the meaning, category and example.
Three-step recall
- Say the Arabic aloud.
- Cover the meaning and recall it.
- Use six items in your own spoken or written sentences.
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Quizzes
Use the two short checks. Errors show you what to revise next.
Quiz 1 — Meaning check
0 / 61. What does مَوْز mean?
2. What does بُرتُقال mean?
3. What does سَمَك mean?
4. What does خُبز mean?
5. What does أُرز mean?
6. What does سُكَّر mean?
Quiz 2 — Match Arabic and English
العربية
English
Matched: 0 / 6
Stretch challenge
Choose three matched items and combine them into one accurate sentence or short exchange.
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Grammar
Read the rule, notice the pattern and then produce your own examples.
Core rule / strategy
Foundation writing self-check for the food/health topic: Task Completion (5 marks) — food described, health advice included, opinion given. Range (5 marks) — يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع (1 mark each), modal advice structure (1), taste adjective (1), cultural reference (1). Accuracy (5 marks) — food noun gender (2), passive structure (يُقَدَّم) accuracy (1), modal structure (2).
Notice the pattern
- آكُل الخُبز كلَّ يوم.
- أُحِبُّ الأُرز مع الدَّجاج.
- أخي يَأكُلُ اللَّحم.
- تَأكُلُ أُختي الدَّجاج.
Accuracy checklist
- Check the subject and verb or noun/adjective agreement.
- Check gender, number and tense or time frame.
- Use the lesson structure in a complete, meaningful sentence.
- Read the sentence aloud and correct anything that sounds incomplete.
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Check a model pattern after you try
Compare your sentences with these lesson patterns. Check the same agreement, tense or word order.
- يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع (1
- آكُل الخُبز كلَّ يوم
Now correct one of your own sentences if needed.
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Skills Practice
Practise listening, reading, speaking and writing with the same lesson language.
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Listening
Listen for sequence. Listen twice: first for the overall meaning, then for evidence.
🎧 Recorded audio coming soon — use the device voice for listening practice now. Keep the transcript hidden for your first two listens.
المَطبَخ العَرَبي — طَعيم وصِحِّي. يجب أن. المَطبَخ العَرَبي.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- What comes first, next and last?
- Write one time or sequence clue you hear.
Check your listening
A successful answer identifies the main topic, at least three accurate words and one relevant detail. Replay once, then reveal the transcript only if you still need support.
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Reading
Underline known words before answering.
يتكوَّن من، يُقَدَّم مع،. يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع. طَعامي المُفَضَّل وقيمتُه الصِّحِّيَّة. النِّظام الغِذائي الصِّحِّي في نَظَري.
- What is the main idea or situation?
- Choose one phrase and explain what it means in this context.
- Find one example that shows the lesson language or grammar in use.
- What extra detail could you add to make the text more complete?
Reading support
Start with names, numbers, repeated words, connectors and familiar verb patterns. You do not need to translate every word.
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Speaking
Build your answer, then ask a follow-up question.
- Talk about food, health or the body using the lesson focus. Give one personal detail or piece of advice.
- Use at least three useful items from this lesson and one complete sentence with the target grammar.
- Add one reason, detail or example instead of giving only a short answer.
Useful frame:في رَأيي.. لِأَنَّ.. أَيضاً.. وَمِن جِهَةٍ أُخرى..
Working alone? Record yourself for 30–60 seconds, listen back once, and improve one pronunciation, grammar or fluency point.
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Writing
Plan, write, check and improve.
Task: Write a short practical response about food or health using the lesson focus and vocabulary. Target: 60–80 words.
Need help? Build your answer in small steps
- Opening: one clear sentence that answers the task.
- Detail: add two relevant pieces of information.
- Extend: add a reason, opinion, time phrase or example.
- Check: compare agreement, spelling and tense with the lesson rule.
Patterns from this lesson you can adapt:
- يتكوَّن من، يُقَدَّم مع،
- يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع
- طَعامي المُفَضَّل وقيمتُه الصِّحِّيَّة
Try first without opening this support. Adapt the patterns; do not copy them as a complete answer.
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Activities
Complete the activities in order, or choose the one that addresses your weakest area.
Independent revision: if an activity mentions a partner, cards, a picture or classroom equipment, use paper/notes on your device and complete both sides yourself. For speaking, record your answer and listen back once.
Warm-up8 min
Model analysis — food and health writing
Study model model (90 words): Paragraph 1 — description of a favourite Arabic dish (يتكوَّن من، يُقَدَّم مع، taste adjectives). Paragraph 2 — health perspective (health benefits of ingredients, advice for eating well). Annotate: blue = يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع (composition structures). Red = modal advice structure. Green = taste adjective. Orange = cultural reference. Count each. "This 90-word text has 2 composition structures, 2 modal structures, 3 taste adjectives. For Range 5/5, aim for at least one of each of the 5 criteria."
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Planning — 2 paragraphs
Task: Article or email (80–100 words) on food and health. Choose: (A) "طَعامي المُفَضَّل وقيمتُه الصِّحِّيَّة" (My favourite food and its health value). (B) "النِّظام الغِذائي الصِّحِّي في نَظَري" (A healthy diet in my view). (C) "المَطبَخ العَرَبي — طَعيم وصِحِّي" (Arabic cuisine — delicious and healthy). You plan: P1 topic sentence + 3 detail points. P2 topic sentence + opinion/advice. 3 minutes. check 5 plans — any without a composition structure? Flag before writing.
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Extended writing — 80–100 words
Write their chosen topic. This is Foundation practice — target 80–100 words. The current Paper 4 extended-writing task later expects about 130–140 words. Level 1: writing frame + vocabulary card. Level 2: planning grid only. Level 3 (heritage): 100+ words, no support, aim for exam-style accuracy and organisation. work through the task: give live feedback on P1 (food description — composition structure accuracy). P2 focus: are modal advice structures varied (not just يجب أن repeated)? Focus feedback on 3 things: (1) يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع used? (2) Taste adjectives present? (3) Opinion given?
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Peer marking — 3 criteria
Review the response using three lesson criteria. Task Completion — food described, health advice present, opinion given. Range — composition structure, modal structure, taste adjective and cultural reference. Accuracy — check food-noun gender, passive forms and modal structures. Give yourself a score /15 for this unit check and write one specific improvement. If working with a partner, compare your judgements before revising the response.
Plenary7 min
Best composition sentence
a partner quickly scans 5 books and reads out the best يتكوَّن من or يُقَدَّم مع sentence from each. After each: "What makes this sentence work? Is the passive form correct? Is the vocabulary specific?" you note the best sentences as models. Then: "Next lesson we listen — make sure you know your food and health vocabulary by ear as well as in writing."
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- Lesson writing self-check (student-facing)
- Annotated model (90 words — model on food and health)
- Writing planning grid (2 paragraphs)
Stretch challenge
If you already speak some Arabic at home: write a 100-word gastronomy essay — "المَطبَخ العَرَبي: فَنّ وتَراث" (Arabic Cuisine: Art and Heritage). Discuss Arabic cuisine's influence on world food culture, its cultural significance, and its health virtues. Use formal MSA, passive structures (يُقَدَّم، يُصنَع، يُستَخدَم)، and at least 6 different dishes.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Write a structured 80–100-word text on food and health as preparation for later Paper 4 extended writing
- Demonstrate range: يتكوَّن من, يُقَدَّم مع, advice modals, taste adjectives, cultural reference
- Use the lesson self-check criteria to review content, range and accuracy
- Grammar focus: Foundation writing self-check for the food/health topic: Task Completion (5 marks) — food described, health advice included, opinion given. Range (5 marks) — يتكوَّن من/يُقَدَّم مع (1 mark each), modal advice structure (1), taste adjective (1), cultural reference (1). Accuracy (5 marks) — food noun gender (2), passive structure (يُقَدَّم) accuracy (1), modal structure (2).
Final check
Extended writing (self-check against TC/Range/Accuracy framework). Peer mark sheet. Planning grid (checked).
Optional follow-up
Rewrite your food and health article as a clean final version with all corrections applied. Count: how many words? How many Range markers? Bring as portfolio piece next lesson.
Confidence check
How secure do you feel after this lesson?
Remember: quick revision works best when you revisit weak vocabulary and correct errors, not when you try to complete everything in one sitting.