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

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 9

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 (Final Review)

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

1. Accurately summarize a passage using simple sentences.
2. Ensure that the summary covers only the main ideas, excluding unnecessary details.
3. Improve their ability to write concise, clear summaries through practice and peer feedback.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Independent practice
• Group discussion
• Peer feedback

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Printed passages
• Whiteboard and markers
• Summary writing rubrics

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher briefly reviews the key points of writing summaries with simple sentences. The teacher reminds students to focus on main points, exclude extra details, and keep sentences clear and concise.
Students review the lesson concepts.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides a passage and reads it aloud. The class discusses the main points and how to summarize them using simple sentences. The teacher emphasizes using only essential information.
Students observe and ask questions if necessary.

STEP 3:
Students are given a final passage to read. They write a summary using 5 simple sentences, focusing on capturing the core ideas of the passage without adding extra details.
Students read and write their summaries independently.

STEP 4:
Students exchange their summaries with a classmate for peer review. They check each other’s summaries for clarity, simplicity, and conciseness, offering suggestions for improvement.
Students engage in peer feedback and revision.

EVALUATION:

• Students read the passage and identify the main points.
• Students write a summary in 5 simple sentences, focusing on key ideas.
• Peer feedback on summaries.

CLASS-WORK:

• Write a 5-sentence summary of the passage.
• Peer review and revision of summaries.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Summarize a passage of your choice from a book or article using 5 simple sentences.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher provides feedback on the students’ summaries, correcting any errors and reinforcing the importance of clarity and brevity in writing. The teacher encourages students to practice writing concise summaries using simple sentences in future lessons.