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Reading to Summarize a Given Passage

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SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 6

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 the key points and supporting details in a passage.
  2. Write a summary that includes only the most important information.
  3. Produce a summary within a given sentence limit without losing the main ideas.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Independent reading
  • Pair work
  • Class discussion

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher explains that a good summary captures the main ideas while leaving out unnecessary details. The teacher reviews the process of summarizing: reading the passage, identifying key ideas, and condensing them into a few sentences.
Learners engage in the discussion.

STEP 2:
The teacher reads a passage aloud, identifies the key points, and demonstrates how to write a concise summary. The teacher emphasizes the importance of brevity and accuracy in summary writing.
Students observe the teacher’s approach and make notes.

STEP 3:
Students will read a passage independently, identify the main ideas and key details, and write a 4-6 sentence summary. They will then compare their summaries in pairs and offer constructive feedback to each other.
Students work individually, followed by peer discussion.

EVALUATION:

  • Identify the key points in a passage.
  • Condense the passage into a brief summary without losing important details.

CLASS-WORK:

  • Students will read a passage, extract the main points, and write a summary in 4-6 sentences.
  • Peer review and feedback will follow.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a concise 4-6 sentence summary of a passage, focusing on identifying the main ideas and excluding extraneous details.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher will review students’ summaries and provide feedback on the clarity and accuracy of their summaries. The importance of focusing on the main points and leaving out unnecessary information will be reinforced.