Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - ummary: Traditional Mud Architecture, Page 68, Ef

### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Summarizing "Traditional Mud Architecture" #### Subject: English #### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2 #### Topic: Summary: Traditional Mud Architecture #### Reference: Page 68, **Effective English** #### Duration: 60 minutes ### Objectives: - Students will improve their reading comprehension skills. - Students will learn to identify key points in a text. - Students will practice summarizing information concisely. - Students will appreciate traditional and sustainable architectural practices. ### Materials: - Textbook: Effective English, Page 68 - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts of the text for students - Projector and screen (optional) - Notebooks and pens ### Key Vocabulary: - Architecture - Sustainable - Traditional - Mud - Construct ### Lesson Steps: #### 1. Introduction (10 minutes) - Begin by greeting students and briefly discussing the importance of traditional and sustainable practices in modern-day society. - Write the topic on the board: "Summary: Traditional Mud Architecture." - Ask the students what they know about traditional mud architecture. * Possible prompt questions: Have you ever seen a house made of mud? What are some benefits of using mud for construction? #### 2. Reading the Text (20 minutes) - Distribute copies of the text from Page 68 of **Effective English** or have students open their textbooks to the page. - Explain that they will read about the traditional methods and benefits of using mud in construction. - Read the text aloud as a class. You can choose to read the entire text yourself or have students take turns reading paragraphs. #### 3. Identifying Key Points (10 minutes) - After reading, discuss the main ideas and key points in the text. * What are the main benefits of mud architecture mentioned in the text? * How do traditional methods compare to modern construction techniques? - List the key points on the whiteboard as students contribute. #### 4. Summarization Exercise (15 minutes) - Explain the process of summarizing: reducing the text to its essential points without losing the main ideas. - Model summarizing a paragraph by picking out the main points and writing a concise summary on the board. - Pair up the students and ask them to summarize different sections of the text together. - As pairs work, circulate the room to provide guidance and support. #### 5. Sharing Summaries and Group Discussion (10 minutes) - Ask each pair to share their summary with the class. - Discuss how different pairs approached the summarization and how they included key points. - Provide constructive feedback and reinforce the main ideas that should appear in their summaries. #### 6. Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes) - Recap the key points of Traditional Mud Architecture and the summarizing process. - Assign homework: Students will write a brief summary (about 100 words) of the text on "Traditional Mud Architecture," focusing on the main benefits and traditional methods. - Inform students that they should be prepared to discuss their summaries in the next class. ### Assessment: - Monitor reading and summarizing activities during the lesson. - Evaluate the students' homework summaries for understanding and conciseness. - Participation in group discussions and activities. ### Reflection: After the lesson, reflect on the following: - Were students able to identify the key points effectively? - Did students collaborate well during pair activities? - Did the students demonstrate a better understanding of summarizing techniques? - What can be improved in future lessons on summarization?