Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Summary Writing - Listening to Follow Directions (Review and Practice)

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 6

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

Review of Directional Terms and Landmarks: Left turn, right turn, straight ahead, roundabout, landmarks (trees, buildings, signposts).

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

Demonstrate full comprehension of directional terms by listening to and summarizing directions.
Effectively use landmarks and signposts in their own directions.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

Review discussion
Listening comprehension exercises
Group activities and practical applications

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Flashcards
Maps or diagrams for reference
Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:

The teacher reviews the key directional terms and landmarks with the class through a short discussion.
Students share their experiences of following directions in real life.

STEP 2:

Teacher presents a final set of directions (e.g., "Turn right at the bakery, go straight until you reach the bus stop, and the park will be on your left.")
Teacher explains how to extract the key terms from the passage.

STEP 3:

Teacher gives students a few minutes to summarize the passage using the directional terms and landmarks.
Students pair up and share their summaries with one another.

STEP 4:

Students work in groups to create a short set of directions to a local place, using a combination of the key terms and landmarks learned throughout the lesson.

EVALUATION:

Assess students’ ability to summarize the directions correctly and use the key terms in their summaries.
Observe their group work for accuracy in using directional terms.

CLASS-WORK:

Write a detailed summary of the directions provided in class using the key terms.

ASSIGNMENT:

Write directions from your home to a popular local location, making sure to include key directional terms and at least two landmarks.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher concludes the lesson by summarizing key learning points and encouraging students to practice by giving directions to their peers outside of class.