Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 3 - Reading for Contextual Meaning of Words

SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Reading for Contextual Meaning of Words
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Understand the meaning of words in context.
2. Identify words used in specific contexts and distinguish them from their general meanings.
3. Apply contextual understanding to write clear and accurate summaries.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Direct instruction
• Group activities
• Discussion of word meanings

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Short passage with selected vocabulary
• Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the concept of reading for contextual meaning. The teacher explains that words can have different meanings depending on the context in which they are used.
Students listen and take notes.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides examples of words that have different meanings in different contexts (e.g., "chair" + "man" = "chairman"). The teacher writes sentences on the board to demonstrate how context changes the meaning of words.
Students observe and participate in the discussion.

STEP 3:
The teacher gives a passage with selected words that have contextual meanings. Students are asked to identify the meaning of these words based on the context provided.
Students work in groups to identify the contextual meanings of words.

STEP 4:
Students use the words in sentences of their own, demonstrating their understanding of how context affects meaning.
Students write sentences using the contextual meanings of words.

EVALUATION:

• Students identify the contextual meanings of words.
• Students apply their understanding to write sentences.

CLASS-WORK:

• Identify and explain the meaning of 5 words from the passage based on the context.
• Write a sentence using each word in its correct context.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Find 5 words from a news article and write sentences showing their meaning in context.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher reviews the sentences written by students and emphasizes the importance of understanding word meanings in context.