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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary writing
CONTENT: Writing summaries from selected passages
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify key details from selected passages on a variety of topics.
  2. Write a coherent summary of a passage in a limited number of sentences.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Teacher-guided reading
  • Group summary writing
  • Class discussion

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Selected passages from various sources (stories, news articles, etc.)
  • Flashcards for identifying key points

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
STEP 1:

  • The teacher briefly reviews the previous lessons on summary writing and key points identification. The teacher then introduces a new passage related to an interesting topic (e.g., environmental issues, technological advances, etc.).

STEP 2:

  • The teacher reads the passage aloud, and students follow along. The teacher emphasizes how to pick out key points while reading, such as major events, facts, or opinions.
  • The teacher discusses with the class how to eliminate irrelevant details.

STEP 3:

  • In small groups, students read a different passage and identify key points that should be included in a summary. They then write a summary of the passage in 3-4 sentences.

STEP 4:

  • Groups share their summaries with the class. The teacher provides feedback, focusing on the accuracy and clarity of the summaries.

EVALUATION:

  • Students write a summary of the passage, focusing on brevity and relevance. The teacher ensures that each student writes a concise, clear summary.

CLASS-WORK:

  • In pairs, students select key details from another passage and write a 4-sentence summary.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Summarize a passage (e.g., a short story or article) at home, ensuring to focus on the main points and keeping the summary concise.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher evaluates the summaries and highlights key points for improvement, emphasizing the importance of clarity and brevity in writing summaries.