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This study mainly discusses low functional writing skills concerning elementary Fifth Primary Grade pupils. This can be due to the adjustment of Arabic language curriculum using a linear approach. Language skills have been separately taught. Therefore the study aims at developing functional writing skills using Systemic Approach. The researcher used a descriptive approach for the theoretical framework and presenting scientific material about functional writing and pertaining skills and, moreover, Systemic Approach and the importance of using it for teaching. Again, the researcher used an experimental approach. She used a sample of 90 elem. Fifth Primary Grade female pupils. The sample has been divided into 2 groups; a control and experimental group. She prepared study tools; a list of functional writing skills suitable for elem. Grade 5 pupils and a functional writing skills test concerning the skills list. Both control and experimental groups were tested before application. The elem. Grade 5 Arabic language curriculum, unit 2, 2nd semester, was treated by Systemic Approach. The experimental group studied the treated unit, then, the functional writing test was applied to the groups. The Systemic Approach was efficient with respect to teaching functional writing skills. Results showed statistically significant experimental group superiority concerning post-test application. Furthermore, statistically significant post-test superiority concerning pre- and post-test application within the experimental group was indicated. (Published abstract)