Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Reading to Summarize in a Specific Number of Sentences

Reading to Summarize in a Specific Number of Sentences

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SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Reading to Summarize in a Specific Number of Sentences

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Read a passage carefully to identify its main ideas and topic sentences.
  2. Summarize the passage in a specific number of sentences.
  3. Improve reading comprehension and concise writing.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Direct instruction
  • Group activities
  • Guided practice

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Printed passages
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Summary writing checklist
  • Flashcards with summary tips

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining the concept of summary writing. The teacher emphasizes the importance of reading a passage carefully to identify the topic sentence, main ideas, and supporting details. The teacher also explains that the summary should capture the main points in a specific number of sentences.
Students listen attentively and ask questions.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides an example passage and guides students through identifying the topic sentence and main ideas. The teacher demonstrates how to summarize the passage in a specific number of sentences.
Students observe and take notes.

STEP 3:
The teacher assigns students to read a passage individually. Students should identify the topic sentence and main points, and then summarize the passage in 3-4 sentences.
Students work independently.

STEP 4:
Afterward, students share their summaries in pairs and discuss whether they captured the key points. The teacher provides feedback and correction.
Students engage in peer review and teacher-led discussion.

EVALUATION:

  • Students read a passage and identify its topic sentence and main ideas.
  • Students summarize the passage in 3-4 sentences.

CLASS-WORK:

  • Read a passage, identify the topic sentence and main ideas, and write a summary in 3-4 sentences.
  • Peer review and provide feedback.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a summary of a given passage at home in 3-4 sentences. Focus on capturing the key points clearly and concisely.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback on the summaries and discusses any common mistakes. The teacher reinforces the importance of focusing on main ideas and eliminating unnecessary details.