Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Introduction to Summary through Identifying Key Words

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 minutes
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Introduction to Summary through Identifying Key Words
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
• Define what summary writing is.
• Identify key words that aid in summarizing speeches and lectures.
• Use identified key words to create effective summaries.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Group Activities, Guided Practice

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Real objects, charts, flashcards, examples of speeches or passages.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1: Introduction to Summary Writing
The teacher begins by explaining what summary writing is and its purpose. The teacher explains that summaries condense long texts or speeches by focusing on the main ideas, often using key words to capture the essence of the material. The teacher emphasizes that key words guide the reader to the most important parts of the material. Learners listen and observe during the explanation.

STEP 2: Key Words for Summary Writing
The teacher introduces key words commonly used in speeches or lectures that help in summarizing. These include:
• In addition
• As well as
• First, second, third, etc.
• Also
• Furthermore
• Despite, etc.

The teacher explains the role of these words in connecting ideas, showing the sequence of points, and adding extra details. The learners listen, observe, and take notes.

STEP 3: Presentation of a Passage or Speech
The teacher presents a passage, speech, or lecture on a current issue (e.g., "Right to Peaceful Association," "Security Issues in Nigeria," or "Right of a Child"). The passage is projected on the board or handed out as a printed text. Learners read the passage while identifying key words related to summary writing.

STEP 4: Identifying Key Words and Topic Sentences
The teacher guides the students to identify key words (e.g., "first," "also," "furthermore") within the passage. These words will signal the topic sentences or important ideas that should be included in a summary.

STEP 5: Group Activity - Creating a Summary
Learners are divided into small groups. Each group is tasked with identifying the main points in the passage using the key words. The groups then work together to summarize the passage into 3-5 sentences. They should ensure that their summary includes the main ideas, transitions between points, and uses some of the identified key words.

STEP 6: Presentation of Group Work
Each group presents their summary to the class. The teacher provides feedback, emphasizing the use of key words and how well the students have identified the important ideas in the passage.

STEP 7: Recap and Conclusion
The teacher reviews the key points of the lesson, including the importance of key words in summary writing. Learners are encouraged to practice identifying key words in future readings and use them to write concise summaries. The teacher assigns homework based on the day's lesson.

EVALUATION:

• Define what a summary is.
  • Identify 5 key words used in summarizing materials.
  • Complete a sentence completion exercise using key words from a passage.
  • Write a short summary of the passage read, using the identified key words.

CLASS-WORK:

• Create a summary of the speech or passage presented in class (3-5 sentences).
  • Identify 5 key words used in the passage and explain their significance in summary writing.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a 6-8 sentence summary of a current issue (e.g., "Right to Peaceful Association" or "Security Issues in Nigeria") using at least 3 key words identified during the lesson.

CONCLUSION:

• The teacher reviews the classwork and assignment, providing feedback and corrections where necessary.
• The teacher commends students for participation and encourages them to practice summarizing regularly.