Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Summarizing a Given Passage in a Specific Number of Sentences (Continued)

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Summarizing a Given Passage in a Specific Number of Sentences (Continued)

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

1. Read a passage critically and identify its main ideas and supporting details.
2. Write a summary of the passage in 5-6 sentences, including only the essential information.
3. Practice refining their summaries through peer feedback and self-assessment.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Group discussion
• Independent practice
• Peer feedback

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Printed passages
• Whiteboard and markers
• Summary writing checklist

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the lesson by reviewing the concept of summarizing and explains that the focus today will be on summarizing a passage in 5-6 sentences. The teacher reiterates that students should eliminate unnecessary information while focusing on the core ideas.
Students listen attentively.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides a passage and reads it aloud. The teacher identifies the key points and demonstrates how to write a 5-6 sentence summary, ensuring that only the most important information is included.
Students observe and take notes.

STEP 3:
Students are given a passage to read and summarize in 5-6 sentences. They should identify the main points, eliminate extra details, and write a clear, concise summary.
Students read independently and write their summaries.

STEP 4:
After completing their summaries, students share them with a partner for peer review. They give each other feedback on whether the summary is concise and captures the essential ideas of the passage.
Students engage in peer feedback.

EVALUATION:

• Students read the passage and summarize it in 5-6 sentences.
• Students participate in peer review, offering feedback on how effectively the main points are conveyed.

CLASS-WORK:

• Write a 5-6 sentence summary of the provided passage.
• Peer review and provide feedback.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Summarize a passage from a news article or textbook in 5-6 sentences for homework.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback on the students' summaries, encouraging them to refine their skills in writing concise and effective summaries. The teacher also reviews key techniques for summarizing and stresses the importance of clarity and brevity.