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: 2

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 topic sentence in a paragraph.
  2. Identify key supporting details in a passage.
  3. Summarize the passage by rewording the topic sentence and important details.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Independent reading
  • Group discussion
  • Peer review

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher reviews the previous lesson and the importance of identifying the topic sentence in a passage. The teacher introduces the concept of supporting details and explains how they relate to the topic sentence.
Learners engage in the review and ask questions.

STEP 2:
The teacher reads a passage aloud, pointing out the topic sentence and the key supporting details. The teacher demonstrates how to rephrase the topic sentence and summarize the important details in a shorter form.
Students observe and ask questions for clarification.

STEP 3:
Students will be given a passage to read independently. They will first identify the topic sentence, then select key supporting details from the passage. They will summarize the passage by rewording the topic sentence and condensing the supporting details into a shorter form.
Students practice individually, then pair up to discuss their summaries.

EVALUATION:

  • Identify the topic sentence in a passage.
  • Reword the topic sentence and summarize the supporting details.

CLASS-WORK:

  • Students will read a passage and identify the topic sentence and key details. They will summarize the passage in their own words, focusing on rephrasing the topic sentence and including the main supporting points.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a 5-sentence summary of a passage, identifying and rewording the topic sentence and key supporting details.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher will provide feedback on students' summaries, focusing on clarity, conciseness, and whether the main ideas were captured accurately.