Writing Skills: How to Write a WhatsApp Message About a Celebration
Writing Skills – Write a WhatsApp message about a Celebration
Writing Skills: Write a WhatsApp Message about a Celebration
مهارة الكتابة: كتابة رسالة واتساب عن مناسبة سعيدة
Writing short messages is an important real-life skill for young English learners. In today’s digital world, students often see WhatsApp messages at home and in daily life. This lesson teaches students how to write a simple and polite WhatsApp message about a celebration such as a birthday, Eid, graduation, or a family event.
This lesson helps students practice the following skills:
- Writing short and clear sentences
- Using simple present and past tense correctly
- Expressing feelings politely
- Using English in real-life situations
What Is a WhatsApp Message?
A WhatsApp message is a short and friendly message sent using a mobile phone. It is usually informal, simple, and easy to understand. Students do not need long sentences or difficult words.
Arabic explanation:
رسالة الواتساب هي رسالة قصيرة وغير رسمية نرسلها باستخدام الهاتف إلى الأصدقاء أو العائلة.
Why Is This Skill Important?
Learning how to write messages helps students communicate outside the classroom. It prepares them to use English in real life, not only in exams. Writing about celebrations also encourages positive feelings and good manners.
Arabic explanation:
هذه المهارة تساعد الطالب على استخدام اللغة الإنجليزية في الحياة اليومية، وليس فقط في الامتحانات.
What Should the Message Include?
A good WhatsApp message about a celebration should include the following parts:
- A greeting (Hello / Hi)
- The reason for the message (birthday, Eid, etc.)
- Happy or kind wishes
- A polite ending with the student’s name
Encourage students to keep the message short and clear.
Useful Sentence Starters
- Hello my dear friend,
- I am very happy today because…
- We are celebrating…
- It is a special day for us.
- I wish you happiness and success.
- Best wishes,
Arabic help:
استخدم هذه الجمل لتبدأ الرسالة وتسهّل الكتابة على الطالب
Model WhatsApp Message
Example:
Hello my dear friend,
Today we are celebrating Eid with our family.
I am very happy and thankful to Allah.
I wish you happiness and good health.
Best wishes,
Ali
Explain to students that this message is short, polite, and clear.
Student Practice
Write a short WhatsApp message about one of these celebrations:
- Your birthday
- Eid Al-Fitr or Eid Al-Adha
- A family celebration
Write 4–5 simple sentences. Use easy words and clear ideas.
Common Student Mistakes
أخطاء شائعة عند الطلاب
-
❌ I am happy very → ✅ I am very happy
ترتيب الكلمات في الجملة -
❌ We celebrate Eid yesterday → ✅ We celebrated Eid yesterday
استخدام الماضي مع yesterday -
❌ I wish you happy → ✅ I wish you happiness
استخدام الاسم وليس الصفة
Suggested Oral Questions (Speaking Practice)
- What celebration do you like?
- Who do you celebrate with?
- How do you feel on Eid?
Arabic help:
أسئلة شفهية لمساعدة الطالب على التفكير قبل الكتابة
📌 Teacher Tip: Before Writing
Start with discussion. Ask students about celebrations they know. Write useful words on the board (happy, family, celebrate, wish). Let students speak before writing.
📌 Teacher Tip: During Writing
Walk around the class and help with spelling and sentence order. Encourage simple sentences. Do not correct every mistake while students are writing.
📌 Teacher Tip: After Writing
Let students read their messages aloud. Praise effort first, then correct gently. Choose one or two good examples to read to the class.
Assessment Idea (For Teachers)
Teachers can assess students based on:
- Correct use of greeting and ending
- Clear idea about the celebration
- Simple and correct sentences
Conclusion
Writing a WhatsApp message about a celebration helps students use English in meaningful ways. It builds confidence, improves writing skills, and encourages positive communication. With clear steps, examples, and teacher support, Class Two students can write simple and successful messages in English.
✍️ Writing Skills
Page 24
Progress: 0%
🎯 هدف الدرس
في هذا الدرس، سنتعلم كيفية كتابة رسالة واتساب عن احتفال ديني. سنستخدم زمن المضارع التام (Present Perfect) لوصف أحداث حدثت في الماضي ولها صلة بالحاضر.
💬 WhatsApp Message about a Celebration
Read this WhatsApp message sent to Ammar from his friend describing the celebration that took place in the mosque:
"Hello Ammar, I have just come back from the mosque. There has been a big celebration happening to mark the end of Ramadan. They have prepared a big feast and prayers. There have been lots of people, food, Islamic songs, and a great atmosphere. I think you have missed a great opportunity, but I will be happy if you want to come next time. Let me know if you're interested."
💡 The highlighted words show the Present Perfect tense (have/has + past participle)
الكلمات المظللة تُظهر زمن المضارع التام (have/has + التصريف الثالث)
📚 Present Perfect Tense
Structure / التركيب:
When to use / متى نستخدمه:
- ✓ Actions completed in the past with present relevance
- أفعال اكتملت في الماضي ولها صلة بالحاضر
🎴 Vocabulary Flashcards (Tap to flip)
Celebration
noun
احتفال
A special event
Feast
noun
وليمة
A large meal
Atmosphere
noun
أجواء
The mood of a place
Opportunity
noun
فرصة
A chance to act
📝 Exercise A: Write Your Message
Write about a celebration that has taken place in the mosque to your friend Yousif.
📋 Writing Guidelines:
Gather information about the celebration (date, time, location, details)
اجمع معلومات عن الاحتفال (التاريخ، الوقت، المكان، التفاصيل)
Use the Present Perfect tense (have/has + V3)
استخدم زمن المضارع التام
- • I have just returned from...
- • There has been a wonderful...
- • We have celebrated...
- • The mosque has prepared...
- • Everyone has enjoyed...
✏️ Exercise B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete with the correct form of the verb (Present Perfect)
أكمل بالشكل الصحيح للفعل (المضارع التام)
1. The mosque __________ (prepare) special decorations for Eid.
2. We __________ (enjoy) the celebration today.
3. Many people __________ (come) to the prayer.
4. My family __________ (organize) a big feast.
📄 Model Answer
"Hello Yousif! I have just come back from the mosque. There has been an amazing celebration for Eid al-Fitr. The community has prepared delicious food and sweets. Many families have gathered together for prayers. There have been beautiful Islamic songs and the children have received gifts. The atmosphere has been wonderful! You have missed a great event, but don't worry – I hope you will join us next time. I have taken some photos to show you!"
Key Features Used:
- ✓ Friendly greeting
- ✓ Present Perfect tense throughout
- ✓ Details about food, prayers, and atmosphere
- ✓ Invitation for next time
🌟 Lesson Summary
✓ Use Present Perfect for recent events with present relevance
✓ Structure: have/has + past participle
✓ Include details: location, activities, atmosphere, invitation
✓ استخدم المضارع التام للأحداث الأخيرة المرتبطة بالحاضر
✓ اذكر التفاصيل: المكان، الأنشطة، الأجواء، الدعوة
الرجوع إلى بداية الموضوع ⬆️
Additional Resources
For more exercises and dialogues for class three students, check هذه المجموعة من الدروس الخاصة بالصف الثالث. / لمزيد من التمارين والحورات للصف الثالث، راجع هذه المجموعة.