Summary Writing - Senior Secondary 3 - Identifying the Topic Sentence in a Paragraph

Identifying the Topic Sentence in a Paragraph

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SUBJECT: SUMMARY WRITING

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Summary Writing
CONTENT: Identifying the Topic Sentence in a Paragraph
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify the topic sentence in a paragraph.
  2. Write a summary based on the topic sentence and supporting details.
  3. Practice summarizing longer passages by focusing on the main idea.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Direct instruction
  • Group work
  • Practice exercises

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Short paragraphs with clear topic sentences
  • Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the topic of identifying the topic sentence in a paragraph. The teacher explains that the topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph and guides the students in identifying it.
Students listen and take notes.

STEP 2:
The teacher provides an example paragraph, reads it aloud, and identifies the topic sentence. The teacher explains how the supporting sentences provide details for the main idea.
Students observe the example and discuss the topic sentence.

STEP 3:
Students are given a paragraph to read and identify the topic sentence. They are asked to summarize the paragraph using the topic sentence and key details.
Students work independently to identify the topic sentence and write a summary.

STEP 4:
Students share their summaries with the class, and the teacher provides feedback on their ability to identify the topic sentence and summarize the paragraph effectively.
Students engage in class discussion.

EVALUATION:

  • Students correctly identify the topic sentence in a paragraph.
  • Students write a concise summary based on the topic sentence and supporting details.

CLASS-WORK:

  • Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph.
  • Write a summary of the paragraph based on the topic sentence.

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Write a summary of a new paragraph, identifying the topic sentence and key details.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher emphasizes the importance of identifying the topic sentence for effective summary writing and provides feedback on the students’ work.