Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Using Simple Sentences in Summary Writing (Continued)

Using Simple Sentences in Summary Writing (Continued)

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SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 8

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Using Simple Sentences in Summary Writing (Continued)

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

  1. Read a passage carefully and identify its main points.
  2. Write a concise summary using simple sentences.
  3. Ensure that their summaries contain only the essential information.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Guided practice
  • Independent work
  • Peer feedback

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Printed passages
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Summary writing templates

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher briefly reviews the previous lesson on using simple sentences in summaries. The teacher discusses how to focus on the most important ideas while omitting unnecessary details.
Students review the concept and ask questions if needed.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides a passage and reads it aloud. Together with the class, the teacher identifies the main points and demonstrates how to write a summary using simple, clear sentences.
Students observe and participate in the discussion.

STEP 3:
Students are given a new passage to read independently. After reading, they write a summary using 4-5 simple sentences. The teacher encourages them to focus on only the key points, avoiding the inclusion of unnecessary information.
Students read and write their summaries.

STEP 4:
Students share their summaries with a partner. They provide feedback to each other, making sure that their summaries are clear and concise.
Students engage in peer feedback and revise their work.

EVALUATION:

  • Students read a passage and summarize it using simple sentences.
  • Students receive peer feedback on the clarity and brevity of their summaries.

CLASS-WORK:

  • Write a summary of the provided passage in 4-5 simple sentences.
  • Peer review of summaries.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a 4-5 sentence summary of a news article or a chapter from a book using simple sentences.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback on students’ work, emphasizing the importance of writing clear and concise summaries. The teacher reminds students to focus on the main points and to use simple sentences for clarity.