Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Writing a summary of a passage in a specified number of sentences

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 minutes
DATE:
TOPIC: Writing a summary of a passage in a specified number of sentences
CONTENT:

• Definition and characteristics of a summary
• Writing a summary in a specified number of sentences

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define what a summary is.
• List the characteristics of a summary.
• Write a summary of a passage in a specified number of sentences.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Explanation, guided practice, and independent practice

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Strips of summarized passages, chalkboard, projector (optional)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
STEP 1:
The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the concept of summary writing. The teacher defines a summary as a brief and concise version of a longer text that highlights only the main points or ideas.

STEP 2:
The teacher explains the key characteristics of a summary:

• It is written in the learner's own words.
• It should be brief and focused.
• It only includes the main ideas and excludes irrelevant details.
• It may include linking words such as “first,” “second,” “furthermore,” etc., to ensure coherence and flow.

STEP 3:
The teacher gives an example of a long passage and a summary of it. The teacher writes the full passage on the board, then provides a short summary of the text, demonstrating how to extract the key points.

STEP 4:
The teacher assigns a passage to the students and asks them to summarize it in exactly 4-5 sentences. Students will work in pairs to identify the main ideas and write a brief summary.

STEP 5:
The teacher checks the students’ work and discusses common mistakes. The teacher emphasizes the importance of brevity, focus, and coherence in summary writing.

EVALUATION:

• Define a summary in your own words.
• List 3 characteristics of a summary.
• Write a summary of the passage below in 4 sentences.

CLASS-WORK:

• Read the following passage:
  "The history of our country is filled with many different struggles and triumphs. From the times of independence to present-day developments, we have faced challenges, such as corruption, poverty, and political instability. However, we have also seen significant progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. These challenges and successes have shaped the nation into what it is today."

Write a summary in 4 sentences.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a summary of the article you read during the week in 6 sentences.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks the students’ work, corrects errors, and commends the students for their effort. The teacher encourages students to practice summary writing regularly and reminds them of the importance of summarizing to capture essential information.