Step 7 · الخطوة 7
Omani Frankincense
اللبان العُماني
Informative text (from given facts)
Learning objective · هدف الدرس
I can organise given facts into an informative text with an introduction, body and conclusion.
أستطيع تنظيم معلومات معطاة في نص معلوماتي له مقدمة وعرض وخاتمة.

English explanation
الشرح بالإنجليزيةInformative writing explains a topic using FACTS, not feelings. Group related facts together into paragraphs, link them clearly, and use a formal tone. Use only the information given below — no internet research needed.
Arabic explanation
الشرح بالعربيةStructure
البنيةIntroduction: what the topic is
المقدمة: ما الموضوع
Paragraph 1: facts about where / what
الفقرة ١: أين وما هو
Paragraph 2: facts about history / uses
الفقرة ٢: التاريخ والاستخدامات
Conclusion: why it matters
الخاتمة: أهميته
Model example
نموذجFACT CARD: grows in Dhofar near Salalah · a small, twisted tree · bark is cut to collect white resin · traded for over 5,000 years · carried to Egypt, Rome and India · Al Baleed and Sumhuram are UNESCO sites · burned to welcome guests · used in perfume and medicine · trees grow slowly and need protection
Model introduction: Frankincense is a precious resin that has been connected with Oman for thousands of years.
Model body sentence: The frankincense tree grows in the dry hills of Dhofar, near Salalah. When its bark is carefully cut, it produces drops of white resin. In addition, …
Step-by-step guidance
خطوات الكتابة- 1
Read the fact card and group the facts: place, history, uses, protection.
اقرأ بطاقة الحقائق وصنّفها: المكان، التاريخ، الاستخدامات، الحماية.
- 2
Write an introduction that names the topic.
اكتب مقدمة تذكر الموضوع.
- 3
Write one paragraph for each group of facts.
اكتب فقرة لكل مجموعة من الحقائق.
- 4
Link ideas: In addition, Furthermore, As a result.
اربط الأفكار بـ In addition, Furthermore, As a result.
- 5
Conclude with why the topic is important.
اختم بأهمية الموضوع.
Useful vocabulary & sentence starters
مفردات وبدايات جمل مفيدة- … is …
- It is found in …
- In the past, …
- Today, … is used for …
- Furthermore, …
- To conclude, …
Guided practice
تدريب موجّه1. Which sentence suits INFORMATIVE writing?
Matching · مطابقة
2. Which paragraph should the fact 'burned to welcome guests' go in?
Fill in the blank · أكمل الفراغ
3. The trees grow slowly. ______, they need protection.
Independent writing
الكتابة المستقلةUsing ONLY the fact card, write an informative text (150–180 words) about Omani frankincense with an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion.
باستخدام بطاقة الحقائق فقط، اكتب نصًا معلوماتيًا (١٥٠–١٨٠ كلمة) عن اللبان العُماني: مقدمة، وفقرتان، وخاتمة.
Words: 0 / 150+
Your writing is not saved — it disappears when you leave this page.كتابتك لا تُحفظ، وتختفي عند مغادرة الصفحة.
Self-check checklist
قائمة التحقق الذاتيPractice freely — nothing is saved.تدرّب بحرية، لا يتم حفظ أي إجابة أو نتيجة.
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