Step 1: Read the Text Carefully

When you see a text or announcement, read it slowly and carefully. Look at each word.

Step 2: Understand the Main Idea

Ask yourself: What is this text about? Who is it about? When and where does it happen?

Step 3: Read the Questions

Before answering, read each question carefully. Look for key words in the question that will help you find the answer in the text.

Step 4: Find the Answer in the Text

Go back to the text and find the part that answers each question. The answer is usually in the text!

Step 5: Write Your Answer

Write your answer clearly. You can answer with "نَعَمْ" (yes) or "لا" (no), or with a full sentence.

Here is a simple announcement from the textbook:

تُعلِنُ إِدارَةُ المَدرسَةِ عَنْ وُجودِ مُباراةٍ شَديدَةٍ لِكُرَةِ القَدمِ بَيْنَ فَريقَي الصَّفِّ الثّالِثِ وَفَريقِ الصَّفِّ الرّابِعِ، وَذَلِكَ في مَيدانِ المَدرسَةِ بُعَيْدَ صَلاةِ العَصرِ يَومَ الجُمُعَةِ.

Translation: The school administration announces there will be a football match between Class Three and Class Four in the school field after the Asr prayer on Friday.

Questions and Answers:

Question 1: What match is being announced? Answer: A football match (مُباراةٌ لِكُرَةِ القَدمِ)

Question 2: Between which classes? Answer: Between Class Three and Class Four (بَيْنَ الصَّفِّ الثّالِثِ وَالصَّفِّ الرّابِعِ)

Question 3: Where will the match take place? Answer: In the school field (فِي مَيدانِ المَدرسَةِ)

Question 4: When will the match happen? Answer: After the Asr prayer on Friday (بُعَيْدَ صَلاةِ العَصرِ يَومَ الجُمُعَةِ)

When you answer yes/no questions, look at the text and decide if the statement is true or false.

Text: عَلِيٌّ تِلْمِيذٌ مُجْتَهِدٌ. يَنَامُ مُبَكِّرًا.

(Ali is a diligent student. He sleeps early.)

Question: هَلْ يَنَامُ عَلِيٌّ مُبَكِّرًا؟ (Does Ali sleep early?) Answer: نَعَمْ (Yes) — because the text says يَنَامُ مُبَكِّرًا

1. Always read the text twice before answering.
2. Underline important information in the text.
3. Match the question words with the text.
4. Check your answer by reading the text again.

In Tanzania, you can use this skill when you see announcements at school, read notices at the market, or look at signs at the bus station. For example, if you see a notice at the duka saying "Maziwa ya TZS 2,000" (Milk for 2,000 shillings), you can read and understand the price, then tell your mother if she asks how much milk costs. This helps you get important information and make good decisions in your daily life.