Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Interpreting words with implied meanings in context

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 9

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary writing
CONTENT: Interpreting words with implied meanings in context
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Recognize words with implied meanings in a passage.
2. Differentiate between denotative and connotative meanings when summarizing.
3. Write a concise summary that reflects both the literal and implied meanings of words.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Guided reading
• Group work
• Class discussion

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Passages with words that have clear connotative meanings
• Flashcards showing different connotations of words

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
STEP 1:

• The teacher introduces a new passage with multiple words that have clear connotative meanings. The teacher explains that connotative meanings are often influenced by tone, mood, or context.
• The teacher reads the passage aloud, emphasizing the words that carry implied meanings based on context.

STEP 2:

• Students are asked to read the passage again in pairs, highlighting words that may have connotative meanings. After reading, they discuss the context in which the words are used and how the context changes their meaning.

STEP 3:

• The teacher discusses how connotative meanings influence how readers interpret the text. For example, the word "cold" can simply mean low temperature (denotative meaning) or can suggest emotional distance (connotative meaning).

STEP 4:

• Students write a summary of the passage, incorporating both the denotative and connotative meanings of words. They should show an understanding of how context influences the meaning of words.

EVALUATION:

• Students summarize the passage, focusing on both denotative and connotative meanings. They should be able to explain how context influences the meaning of certain words.

CLASS-WORK:

• In small groups, students read a passage and summarize it, noting both denotative and connotative meanings.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a 5-6 sentence summary of a passage at home, ensuring that they identify and explain the connotative meanings of at least three words used in the passage.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback, especially on students' ability to identify and explain both the dictionary and situational meanings of words, and emphasizes the importance of understanding context in summary writing.