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

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 8

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 central argument in an argumentative passage.
2. Understand the supporting evidence used to back the argument.
3. Summarize the passage, keeping the core argument and evidence intact.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Group reading
• Discussion
• Analytical questioning

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Printed argumentative passages
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards on summarization steps for argumentative texts

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher explains the significance of identifying supporting evidence in argumentative passages. The teacher introduces how to detect the evidence used to support the main argument and shows how to summarize it without leaving out key points.
Learners participate actively and ask clarifying questions.

STEP 2:
The teacher reads an argumentative passage aloud and demonstrates how to identify the central argument and supporting evidence. The teacher then shows how to summarize the passage in 3-5 sentences while maintaining the focus on the argument and supporting details.
Students take notes and engage in the discussion.

STEP 3:
Students read the passage independently, identify the central argument, and the supporting evidence. They will then write a 3-5 sentence summary, keeping the key points intact.
Students work independently and then pair up to compare their summaries and discuss.

EVALUATION:

• Identify the central argument and supporting evidence in the passage.
• Condense the passage into 3-5 sentences without omitting critical arguments or evidence.

CLASS-WORK:

• Read an argumentative passage, identify the central argument and supporting evidence, and summarize it in 3-5 sentences.
• Peer review: Discuss the strength of the arguments and the clarity of the summaries.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Summarize an argumentative passage in 3-5 sentences, focusing on the main argument and evidence provided.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher will provide feedback on the students' work, highlighting the importance of accurately representing the main argument and supporting evidence in summaries.