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

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 3

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 passage.
2. Select and summarize key supporting details.
3. Reword the topic sentence and supporting details to create a concise summary.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Group reading
• Individual work
• Peer discussion

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the lesson by revisiting the concept of a topic sentence and summarizing supporting details. The teacher explains that to summarize effectively, students must identify the main point (topic sentence) and supporting ideas that help explain the topic.
Learners engage in the review and clarify concepts.

STEP 2:
The teacher reads a passage aloud, identifying the topic sentence and pointing out the key supporting details. The teacher demonstrates how to summarize the passage, rewording the topic sentence and condensing the supporting details into a more concise form.
Students observe and take notes.

STEP 3:
Students will work individually to read a passage, identify the topic sentence, and select key supporting details. They will summarize the passage by rewording the topic sentence and condensing the supporting details into a shorter, more concise form.
Students complete the activity independently and then share their summaries in pairs for peer feedback.

EVALUATION:

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

CLASS-WORK:

• Students will read a passage, identify the topic sentence and key supporting details, and write a summary in their own words.
• After completing the summary, students will discuss their results with a partner.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Read a passage at home and summarize it in 5-7 sentences, ensuring to include the main topic sentence and important supporting details.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher will review the summaries and provide feedback on the students’ ability to capture key ideas and reword them clearly. Emphasis will be placed on clarity and the importance of brevity when summarizing.