Introduction:

Urdu is a beautiful language spoken by millions of people around the world. It is the official language of Pakistan and is also spoken in India, Bangladesh, and other countries. Learning Urdu can be a rewarding experience, and this course is designed to help GCSE students learn the language from beginner to advanced levels.

Lesson Outline:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Urdu Objective: To introduce students to the Urdu language and its basic structure.

Questioning: What do you know about Urdu? What are some similarities and differences between Urdu and English?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write their names in Urdu and introduce themselves in the language.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with Urdu can be given more challenging tasks, such as writing a short paragraph in Urdu.

Plenary: Students will share their introductions with the class.

Lesson 2: Urdu Alphabet Objective: To teach students the Urdu alphabet and pronunciation.

Questioning: What are the letters of the Urdu alphabet? How do you pronounce them?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write and pronounce the Urdu alphabet.

Differentiation: Students who are struggling with pronunciation can be given extra practice and support.

Plenary: Students will recite the Urdu alphabet together.

Lesson 3: Basic Urdu Vocabulary Objective: To teach students basic Urdu vocabulary related to greetings, family, and numbers.

Questioning: What are some common Urdu greetings? How do you say “hello” and “goodbye” in Urdu?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write and pronounce basic Urdu vocabulary words.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with basic Urdu vocabulary can be given more challenging tasks, such as writing sentences using the vocabulary words.

Plenary: Students will practice using the vocabulary words in conversation.

Lesson 4: Urdu Grammar Objective: To teach students basic Urdu grammar, including sentence structure and verb conjugation.

Questioning: What is the basic sentence structure in Urdu? How do you conjugate verbs in Urdu?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write and translate simple sentences in Urdu.

Differentiation: Students who are struggling with grammar can be given extra practice and support.

Plenary: Students will share their sentences with the class.

Lesson 5: Urdu Reading and Writing Objective: To teach students how to read and write in Urdu.

Questioning: How do you read and write in Urdu? What are some common Urdu words and phrases?

Assessment: Students will be asked to read and write simple Urdu sentences.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with reading and writing in Urdu can be given more challenging tasks, such as writing a short paragraph in Urdu.

Plenary: Students will read their sentences aloud.

Lesson 6: Urdu Conversation Objective: To teach students how to have a basic conversation in Urdu.

Questioning: What are some common Urdu phrases used in conversation? How do you ask and answer questions in Urdu?

Assessment: Students will be asked to have a basic conversation in Urdu with a partner.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with Urdu conversation can be given more challenging tasks, such as role-playing more complex conversations.

Plenary: Students will share their conversations with the class.

Lesson 7: Urdu Culture Objective: To teach students about Urdu culture and customs.

Questioning: What are some important aspects of Urdu culture? How do Urdu customs differ from those in other cultures?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write a short paragraph about a specific aspect of Urdu culture.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with Urdu culture can be given more challenging tasks, such as researching and presenting on a specific aspect of the culture.

Plenary: Students will share their paragraphs with the class.

Lesson 8: Advanced Urdu Vocabulary Objective: To teach students advanced Urdu vocabulary related to politics, economics, and social issues.

Questioning: What are some advanced Urdu vocabulary words related to politics, economics, and social issues? How can you use these words in conversation?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write and translate advanced Urdu vocabulary words.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with advanced Urdu vocabulary can be given more challenging tasks, such as writing a short essay using the vocabulary words.

Plenary: Students will practice using the vocabulary words in conversation.

Lesson 9: Advanced Urdu Grammar Objective: To teach students advanced Urdu grammar, including complex sentence structures and verb tenses.

Questioning: What are some advanced Urdu sentence structures and verb tenses? How can you use these in conversation and writing?

Assessment: Students will be asked to write and translate complex Urdu sentences.

Differentiation: Students who are struggling with advanced Urdu grammar can be given extra practice and support.

Plenary: Students will share their sentences with the class.

Lesson 10: Urdu Literature Objective: To introduce students to Urdu literature and poetry.

Questioning: What are some famous Urdu poets and writers? What are some common themes in Urdu literature?

Assessment: Students will be asked to read and analyze a short Urdu poem.

Differentiation: Students who are already familiar with Urdu literature can be given more challenging tasks, such as writing their own Urdu poem.

Plenary: Students will share their analysis of the poem with the class.

Resources:

• Urdu Alphabet Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZJjJZJZJzQ
• Basic Urdu Vocabulary Worksheet: https://www.languagereef.com/resources/urdu/worksheets/Basic-Urdu-Vocabulary-Worksheet.pdf
• Urdu Conversation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZJjJZJZJzQ
• Advanced Urdu Vocabulary Worksheet: https://www.languagereef.com/resources/urdu/worksheets/Advanced-Urdu-Vocabulary-Worksheet.pdf
• Urdu Literature Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZJjJZJZJzQ