Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Reading to Pick Out Topic Sentences in Paragraphs and Longer Sentences

Reading to Pick Out Topic Sentences in Paragraphs and Longer Sentences

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SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Reading to Pick Out Topic Sentences in Paragraphs and Longer Sentences
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify the main ideas in a passage.
  2. Pick out the topic sentence in a paragraph.
  3. Re-write the topic sentence using their own words.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Reading aloud
  • Group discussion
  • Peer feedback

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Printed passages
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Flashcards with summarization tips

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher revisits the importance of summarizing text and explains how picking out the topic sentence can help in identifying the main ideas in a passage. The teacher will provide a brief review of how a topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph or passage.
Learners listen and ask questions for clarification.

STEP 2:
The teacher reads aloud a short passage. As the teacher reads, they pause to highlight the topic sentence and explain why it is the key idea of the paragraph. Afterward, the teacher rewords the topic sentence in simpler terms to show how it can be summarized.
Learners engage in identifying topic sentences in their own notes.

STEP 3:
Students will be given a passage to read independently. They will work in pairs to identify the topic sentence in each paragraph and re-write it using their own words. They will then share their rewritten sentences with the class and discuss whether they have accurately captured the main ideas.
Learners work in pairs, practicing the skill of identifying and rewording topic sentences.

EVALUATION:

  • Identify the topic sentence in a paragraph.
  • Re-write the topic sentence using their own words, ensuring they capture the main idea.

CLASS-WORK:

  • After reading a passage, students will work in pairs to identify the topic sentences in each paragraph and re-write them in their own words.
  • They will share their reworded topic sentences with the class for peer feedback.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a brief summary (3-5 sentences) of a given passage, focusing on rewording the topic sentence and capturing the key ideas.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher will review the students' work and provide feedback on the accuracy of their topic sentence rephrasing. The teacher will highlight the importance of clarity and accuracy in summarizing.