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

Note-taking from reading materials

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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 5

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. Improve note-taking skills from reading a passage or listening to audio.
  2. Identify both main and secondary points in a passage.
  3. Create organized notes and use them to write a clear summary.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Teacher-led discussion
  • Independent and group note-taking
  • Writing summaries

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Clippings from newspapers or magazines
  • Student texts
  • Taped materials on selected topics

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
STEP 1:

  • The teacher explains how to organize notes: using bullet points, headings, and subheadings to separate main points from supporting details. The teacher also emphasizes the importance of clear and concise notes.

STEP 2:

  • The teacher plays a taped material on “Injustice” or reads aloud a relevant passage.
  • Students take notes, identifying the main points and key supporting details. The teacher emphasizes the importance of listening carefully to pick out the essential points.

STEP 3:

  • After taking notes, the teacher asks students to compare their notes with a partner and discuss any differences. The teacher provides feedback on the notes, ensuring they reflect the main ideas accurately.

STEP 4:

  • Students use their notes to write a 3-4 sentence summary of the passage or audio material, ensuring the summary is concise and focused on the key points.

EVALUATION:

  • Students write a summary of the passage, and the teacher checks for clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.

CLASS-WORK:

  • In pairs, students read or listen to a passage on “Honesty as a Guiding Principle”, take notes, and then summarize the passage based on their notes.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Read an article on “Dignity in Labour” at home, take notes, and write a 5-sentence summary based on your notes.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher reviews the students' summaries, giving feedback on note-taking techniques and summary writing.