Grade: 8
Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop an appreciation for Urdu literature, including poetry, stories, and dramas, fostering a deeper understanding of language and culture.
- Through the exploration of various themes and literary works, learners will enhance their critical thinking, analytical, and interpretive skills.
- The curriculum aims to instill values such as empathy, wisdom, and resilience through the timeless wisdom and moral lessons conveyed in the literary texts.
- Students will also refine their language proficiency, including reading, comprehension, and expressive abilities, as they engage with diverse forms of Urdu literature.
- Overall, the Urdu curriculum seeks to inspire creativity, broaden perspectives, and nurture a lifelong love for literature and the Urdu language.
Curriculum
Book reference: URDU- Ahung Book 5
- Khuda ki Meharbaniyan (Poem): Reflecting on divine blessings through poetry.
- Shahra-e-Resham: Aik Tareekhi Raasta: Exploring a historical silk route.
- Tairhi Kheer (Poem): Delving into the sweetness of crooked rice pudding.
- Farishta Numa Insaan (Poem): Celebrating angelic qualities in humans.
- Khachwa or Khargoosh (Poem): Comparing the cleverness of a tortoise and a hare.
- Kitabain Batain Karti Hain: Unveiling the stories books tell.
- Quail ki Chalaki: Learning from the cunningness of a quail.
- Iqbal ka Paigham (Poem): Embracing the message of Allama Iqbal through poetry.
- Mulakat: Exploring the theme of meetings and encounters.
- Hiqayat-e-Saadi: Discovering the wisdom of Saadi’s tales.
- Subha ki Amad (Poem): Welcoming the arrival of the morning through verse.
- Birbal: Enjoying the wit and wisdom of Birbal’s stories.
- Janwar or Insaan: Comparing and contrasting animals and humans.
- Quaid-e-Azam (Poem): Paying tribute to the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam through poetry.
- Ahmaq Badshah: Exploring the folly of a foolish emperor.
- Shair-e-Mashriq: Allama Iqbal: Recognizing the poetic genius of Allama Iqbal.
- Drama: Miyan Zafar Nikaly Gaye: Engaging in a dramatic narrative about Miyan Zafar’s departure.
Huma Hamid
Huma is a qualified and dedicated teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience. She is a graduate and is known for her patience and her ability to inspire students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Her objective is to teach students Urdu so that they may communicate their cultural identity with confidence. She believes that Urdu occupies a prominent place in our lives and serves as a vehicle for cultural transmission. also, by learning Urdu will allow students to maintain a strong connection to their roots.