Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Note-taking from reading materials

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary writing: Reading to make notes
CONTENT: Note-taking from reading materials
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Read a passage and identify key points.
2. Take notes on important details, focusing on main and secondary points.
3. Use notes to write a summary.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Teacher-led discussion
• Guided reading and note-taking
• Group work

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Clippings from newspapers or magazines
• Student texts
• Taped materials (audio clips) on selected topics

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
STEP 1:

• The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining the importance of taking notes while reading or listening. The teacher emphasizes that note-taking helps focus on the most important points and makes it easier to write summaries later.
• The teacher explains how listening, reading with concentration, identifying key words, and distinguishing main and secondary points are vital skills for effective note-taking.

STEP 2:

• The teacher reads aloud a passage or plays a taped material on “Honesty as a Guiding Principle”.
• While reading or listening, students take notes on key points, focusing on major ideas and secondary details that support the main points.
• The teacher guides students in identifying important phrases and sentences, helping them differentiate between main and supporting ideas.

STEP 3:

• The teacher asks students to work in pairs to compare and discuss the notes they took. Each pair shares their main points with the class.
• The teacher helps students refine their notes and organizes them under headings for clarity.

STEP 4:

• After taking notes, students use their notes to write a summary of the passage in 3-4 sentences, ensuring the summary captures the main ideas.

EVALUATION:

• Students share their summaries with the class.
• The teacher provides feedback, checking for accuracy in the notes and clarity in the summaries.

CLASS-WORK:

• Students individually read a new passage or listen to a taped material on “Dignity in Labour”, take notes, and then write a summary based on their notes.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Listen to a podcast or read an article on “Exam Malpractice” and take notes on key points. Use the notes to write a summary of the passage in 5 sentences.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher reviews the students' notes and summaries, reinforcing the importance of note-taking as a skill for summarizing important information.