Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Reading to summarize an argumentative passage

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 7

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

1. Identify the main point and line of argument in an argumentative passage.
2. Understand the issues raised in the passage.
3. Summarize the passage into a specified number of sentences while retaining the essential argument.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Independent reading
• Group discussion
• Analytical questioning

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Printed argumentative passages
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards on argumentative writing

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher reviews the structure of argumentative writing, explaining how arguments are formed by presenting a main point, supporting evidence, and reasoning. The teacher introduces the focus for today: identifying the main point and the line of argument in a passage.
Learners listen, ask questions, and participate in the discussion.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides an argumentative passage, reads it aloud, and demonstrates how to identify the main point and line of argument. The teacher then discusses the issues raised and shows how to summarize the argument while keeping the key points intact.
Students actively participate by taking notes and asking questions.

STEP 3:
Students read the passage independently, identify the main point, line of argument, and issues raised. Then, they will summarize the passage in 3-5 sentences.
Students work individually, then pair up to share and discuss their summaries.

EVALUATION:

• Identify the main point and line of argument in the passage.
• Summarize the passage in 3-5 sentences, focusing on the argument and issues raised.

CLASS-WORK:

• Read an argumentative passage, identify the main point and argument, and summarize it in 3-5 sentences.
• Peer feedback: Exchange summaries in pairs and discuss the clarity of the argument.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a 3-5 sentence summary of an argumentative passage, focusing on identifying the main point and the line of argument.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback on students' summaries, emphasizing the clarity of their understanding of the main argument and issues. The importance of presenting the argument logically in summaries will be highlighted.