Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Reading to Summarize a Given Passage

Reading to Summarize a Given Passage

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SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 5

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Reading to Summarize a Given Passage
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify key ideas and supporting details in a passage.
  2. Write a concise summary of the passage, keeping the essential ideas intact.
  3. Write summaries within a specified sentence limit.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Group reading
  • Pair work
  • Individual writing

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher revisits the concepts of identifying main points and summarizing in 3-5 sentences. The teacher explains how supporting details relate to the main idea and why they should be included in the summary only if necessary.
Learners ask questions about how supporting details are used in summaries.

STEP 2:
The teacher reads a passage aloud and demonstrates how to extract both the main idea and supporting details. The teacher then shows how to condense the passage into 3-5 sentences, ensuring that only essential details are included.
Students observe the process and take notes.

STEP 3:
Students will read a passage independently, identify the main idea and supporting details, and write a summary of 4-6 sentences. They will then pair up to compare their summaries and discuss the points they chose to include.
Students work individually, then engage in peer discussion to refine their summaries.

EVALUATION:

  • Identify the main idea and supporting details in a passage.
  • Write a clear and concise summary within the specified sentence limit.

CLASS-WORK:

  • Students will read a passage, identify the main idea and supporting details, and write a 4-6 sentence summary.
  • Peer feedback and discussion will help refine the summaries.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a summary of a passage (4-6 sentences), focusing on extracting the main points and keeping it concise.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher will review students' work and provide feedback on how well they condensed the passage and maintained the essential ideas in their summaries.