Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Summary Writing - Listening to Follow Directions

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 minutes
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing - Listening to Follow Directions
CONTENT:

• Key Directional Words: Left turn, right turn, straight ahead, roundabout, specific signposts, landmarks (e.g., buildings, trees).

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

• Understand key directional terms used in giving directions.
• Follow a set of directions accurately.
• Identify and use landmarks and signposts in giving and following directions.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Teacher-led discussion
• Group activities
• Listening and following directions exercises

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Flashcards with directional terms
• Charts or illustrations of streets, buildings, and landmarks

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:

• The teacher revises previous lessons on vocabulary related to home and family and introduces directional words (left turn, right turn, straight ahead, roundabout).
• The teacher explains the importance of understanding directional terms and landmarks in the context of giving directions.

STEP 2:

• Teacher introduces key directional words and phrases in sentences:
• "Turn left at the traffic light."
• "Go straight ahead until you see the church."
• "Take the first right after the roundabout."
• "The mosque is on your left."

STEP 3:

• Teacher asks students to listen attentively as the teacher reads out a series of directions related to reaching different locations (e.g., the mosque, church, or market).
• Teacher leads students to identify and underline the key directional words in the sentences.

STEP 4:

• Students are divided into small groups. Each group is given a scenario where they must use the identified directional words to explain how to get to a specific location using landmarks.

EVALUATION:

• Have students summarize the directions given to them and identify key terms like "left turn," "straight ahead," etc.
• Check if they correctly followed the directions during the group activity.

CLASS-WORK:

• Write 5 sentences using directional terms to describe how to get from the school to the nearest market.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Using the learned directional words, write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) explaining how to get to your local church, mosque, or another place of interest.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher marks students’ work, corrects errors, and commends participation.