Use يَجِب أَن + verb and لا يَجوز + verb to express rules and obligations
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School Rules and Obligations — Must and Must Not
قَواعِد المَدرَسة والاِلتِزامات — يَجِب وَلا يَجوز
School Life · Education
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Write a set of 8 school rules in Arabic using modal structures
Understand and respond to rules stated in Modern Standard Arabic
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upSchool rules in pictures
- 15 minStep 1يَجِب أَن and لا يَجوز — systematic teaching
- 20 minStep 2Writing the school rulebook
- 8 minStep 3Headteacher role play
- 9 minPlenaryMost important rule
Exam connection: Listening: school conversations and descriptions | Reading: timetables, newsletters, notices | Writing: email/article (guided 80–100-word preparation for later Paper 4 extended writing) | Speaking: role play (school setting) and topic conversation
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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 مَمْنوع / مَمْنوعَة mean?
2. What does مَسْموح / مَسْموحَة mean?
3. What does الاِحتِرام mean?
4. What does قاعِدَة mean?
5. What does الغِياب mean?
6. What does التَّنَمُّر 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
Modal structure: يَجِب أَن + present tense subjunctive verb. Pattern: يَجِب أَن تَكتُب (m.) / تَكتُبي (f.). Negation: لا يَجوز أَن تُدَخِّن (you must not smoke). Contrast: يَجِب أَن تَفعَل (you must do) vs لا يَجوز أَن تَفعَل (you must not do). Impersonal form: يَجِب الاِحتِرام (respect is required — with verbal noun). Introduction to verbal nouns (مصدر) as grammar concept.
Notice the pattern
- يجب أن تكتب.
- يجب أن تكتب واجبك.
- لا يجوز أن تغشّ.
- الهواتف ممنوعة.
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.
- يَجِب أَن
- يَجِب أَن تَكتُب
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 distractors. 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.
يجب أن تكتب. يجب أن تكتب واجبك. لا يجوز أن تغشّ. الهواتف ممنوعة. الحقائب مسموحة.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- Write one word you heard clearly and one similar word you must not confuse with it.
- Replay once and confirm the correct detail.
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.
يَجِب أَن / لا يَجوز أَن. يَجِب أَن تَرفَع يَدَك. يَجِب أَن تَلبَس الزِّي المَدرَسي. لا يَجوز أَن تُحضِر هاتِفَك إلى الفَصل.
- 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 your school life using the lesson focus. Include a subject, person, place or routine detail.
- 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 message or paragraph about school life using the lesson focus and vocabulary. Target: 40–60 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:
- يَجِب أَن / لا يَجوز أَن
- يَجِب أَن تَرفَع يَدَك
- يَجِب أَن تَلبَس الزِّي المَدرَسي
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
School rules in pictures
Study 8 images of school rules (no phones, wear uniform, no running, be on time, no bullying, listen to your partner, do follow-up practice, raise hand to speak). You attempt to say the rule in Arabic using يَجِب أَن / لا يَجوز أَن with any verbs you know. Even partial attempts are valuable. your partner reformulates: "You tried to say [X] — in Arabic that is يَجِب أَن تَرفَع يَدَك." This reformulation technique models correct form without correcting harshly.
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يَجِب أَن and لا يَجوز — systematic teaching
Write the two structures out. Derive 6 school rules together: يَجِب أَن تَلبَس الزِّي المَدرَسي (you must wear uniform). لا يَجوز أَن تُحضِر هاتِفَك إلى الفَصل (you must not bring your phone). يَجِب أَن تَحتَرِم المُعَلِّمين (you must respect teachers). لا يَجوز أَن تَتَأَخَّر (you must not be late). Write each one, noting the subjunctive verb form after أَن. Quick drill: your partner says a rule (English) — You construct it in Arabic. Do 6 more.
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Writing the school rulebook
Create an Arabic school rulebook (قواعد المدرسة): 8 rules total — 4 positive (يَجِب أَن..) and 4 negative (لا يَجوز أَن..). They should cover: uniform, phones, follow-up practice, behaviour, attendance, respect, bullying, cheating. Write rules in Arabic script on the template, with a one-word reason for each (لأنَّ..) if they can. Level 1: gap-fill the verb in pre-constructed rules. Level 2: write full rules independently. Level 3 (heritage): write 12 rules and include the verbal noun form (impersonal) for 4 of them.
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Headteacher role play
One student plays the headteacher addressing the school in Arabic — reads 4 school rules from their rulebook. Other you are the student body — they respond to 2 of the rules: agree (نَعَم، هذا عادِل لأنَّ..) or disagree (لا، هذا غَير عادِل لأنَّ..). This speaking activity combines modal structures with opinion language from Lesson 4 — deliberately integrated revision.
Plenary9 min
Most important rule
Choose the one school rule you consider most important and explain why in Arabic in one sentence. "في رأيي، القاعِدة الأَهَمّ هي [rule] لأنَّ.." Read your sentence aloud; if working with a partner, compare answers. Choose your top three rules and explain your ranking. Study on paper: "القواعد الثلاث الأَهَمّ في رأي صَفِّنا." you copy. Discuss: are these the same as your school's real top rules?
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- Modal structure reference card
- School rules gap-fill worksheet
- Role play cards (headteacher addressing a school assembly)
Stretch challenge
If you already speak some Arabic at home: research the concept of أدب الطالب (student etiquette) in Islamic educational tradition — write 6 rules from this tradition in Arabic using يَجِب أَن/لا يَجوز. Compare to modern school rules. Reflect on similarities.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Use يَجِب أَن + verb and لا يَجوز + verb to express rules and obligations
- Write a set of 8 school rules in Arabic using modal structures
- Understand and respond to rules stated in Modern Standard Arabic
- Grammar focus: Modal structure: يَجِب أَن + present tense subjunctive verb. Pattern: يَجِب أَن تَكتُب (m.) / تَكتُبي (f.). Negation: لا يَجوز أَن تُدَخِّن (you must not smoke). Contrast: يَجِب أَن تَفعَل (you must do) vs لا يَجوز أَن تَفعَل (you must not do). Impersonal form: يَجِب الاِحتِرام (respect is required — with verbal noun). Introduction to verbal nouns (مصدر) as grammar concept.
Final check
School rulebook (check mark modal structure accuracy). Role play speaking (partner observation). Plenary opinion sentences.
Optional follow-up
Write 6 school rules you would introduce if you were headteacher — with reasons. Also write 2 rules you would remove from your current school and explain why (لأنَّها..). Use يَجِب/لا يَجوز throughout.
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.