Rabat speak Arabic and French, and the markets are full of spices, carpets, and handmade crafts . For 4 th graders in Israel, where students speak Hebrew and Arabic, this lesson connects to their identities— whether through family ties to Arab culture or the history of Moroccan Jews who made Aliyah . Morocco’s heritage resonates deeply, and by exploring this connection, students use what they know in Hebrew and Arabic to learn English with greater ease . This c hapter encourages students to celebrate their backgrounds while discovering the wider world through language . With hosts Fatima and Omar, they visit Rabat Market and learn about their hosts’ daily routine . This sets the scene for learning the days of the week and times of day, and for discussing daily and weekly schedules . Teaching ideas : Visual Exploration of Rabat Landmarks : Begin the lesson by showing students pictures • of iconic landmarks in Rabat, such as the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower, and the bustling Ra...
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