Grade 7 Writing – Paragraph About Abu Muslim al-Bahlani
Grade 7 Writing – Paragraph About Abu Muslim al-Bahlani
In this writing task, students learn how to write a well-organised paragraph about an important Omani poet and journalist. They must use all the information in the box and present it in clear, correct sentences.
WRITING 1 (5 marks)
Write a paragraph about an Omani poet called Abu Muslim al-Bahlani.
Use all the information in the box. Your writing should be correct and well-organised.
poet / journalist
born / 1860 / Wadi ALMaawil
study / Islamic teachings / early age
move / Zanzibar
establish / first Arabic newspaper / Zanzibar
write / many poems / Telk ALBawariq
die / 1920
Model Paragraph (Sample Answer)
Abu Muslim al-Bahlani was a famous Omani poet and journalist. He was born in 1860 in Wadi Al-Maawil. He studied Islamic teachings from an early age and later moved to Zanzibar. There, he established the first Arabic newspaper in Zanzibar and became well known for his writing. He wrote many poems, including his famous collection "Telk Al-Bawariq." Abu Muslim al-Bahlani died in 1920, but his work is still admired today.
Final Writing Tips
- Use all the information in the box without leaving anything out.
- Write in full sentences and use correct punctuation.
- Use linking words like then, later, after that, finally.
- Keep your paragraph clear, organised, and easy to read.
- Check spelling before submitting your work.
