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

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 9

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. Analyze an argumentative passage to identify the main argument and supporting details.
2. Discuss the issues raised in the passage and write a concise summary of the argument.
3. Summarize an argumentative passage in a clear and coherent manner.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Class discussion
• Group work
• Analytical writing

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Printed argumentative passages
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards on identifying arguments and issues

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher explains that argumentative passages often contain different viewpoints and supporting evidence. The teacher highlights the importance of understanding the issues raised and how they contribute to the argument.
Learners participate in the discussion and ask questions.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides an argumentative passage, reads it aloud, and demonstrates how to identify the main argument and issues raised. The teacher will then show how to summarize the passage, focusing on capturing the argument's core without omitting important issues.
Students take notes and engage in the analysis.

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

EVALUATION:

• Identify the main argument and issues raised in the passage.
• Write a 3-5 sentence summary of the argument, ensuring clarity and coherence.

CLASS-WORK:

• Read an argumentative passage, identify the main argument and issues, and write a 3-5 sentence summary.
• Peer discussion: Review each other’s summaries for accuracy and clarity.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a 3-5 sentence summary of an argumentative passage, emphasizing the identification of the main argument and the key issues raised.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback, stressing the need for clarity in summarizing argumentative passages and the importance of accurately representing the argument and issues raised.