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Lesson Plan: Summarizing Techniques

1. The lesson plan aims to teach students how to summarize academic texts. It will define summarizing, identify techniques for summarizing like paraphrasing main ideas and using transitional words, and have students practice summarizing through group activities and assessments. 2. Students will first review the concept of summarizing, then read paragraphs and choose correct summaries to understand the difference between the original text and summarized versions. 3. The lesson will assess if students understand summarizing through questions about definitions, techniques, and having students summarize a sample text using identified methods like restating main ideas in their own words.

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Lesson Plan: Summarizing Techniques

1. The lesson plan aims to teach students how to summarize academic texts. It will define summarizing, identify techniques for summarizing like paraphrasing main ideas and using transitional words, and have students practice summarizing through group activities and assessments. 2. Students will first review the concept of summarizing, then read paragraphs and choose correct summaries to understand the difference between the original text and summarized versions. 3. The lesson will assess if students understand summarizing through questions about definitions, techniques, and having students summarize a sample text using identified methods like restating main ideas in their own words.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII, Eastern Visayas
Schools Division of Calbayog City
Calbayog V District
SAN POLICARPO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pajo St., Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City

A SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN


ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Teacher: NIKKO FRANKLIN SYER R. QUINTANA


Date and Time: March 16, 2021 – 8:00-9:00 A.M
Grade Level: GRADE 12
Time Frame: 60 minutes

I. Lesson Objectives
1. use various techniques in summarizing a variety of academic texts
(CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-lac-4)
1.1 define summarizing
1.2 identify the techniques in summarizing
1.3 summarize a text
Putting an end to bullying.

II. Learning Content


Topic: Summarizing
References: English for Academic and Professional Purposes (LAS), Q1 Week 4
Summarizing and Paraphrasing (PPT) RTOT on English Critical Content
Materials: Slide Deck, LED TV, Activity Sheets

III. Learning Experience


A. Preliminary Activities
a. Prayer
b. Greetings
c. Checking of IATF/DOH Protocols
d. Checking of Individual Needs
e. Checking of Attendance
B. Motivation
a. Give students a copy of a text and have them read it comprehensively. Let
them cross-out the less important details in the selection.
C. Presentation of Objectives
a. Introduce summarizing then present the lesson objectives.
D. Lesson Proper
a. Have the students define summarizing through word association.
b. Present a diagram and discuss with them the concept of summarizing.
c. Enhancement Activity: Students will read paragraphs from an academic
text and they will choose the correct summary.
d. Using the previous activity, let students compare the original and the
summarized text have them identify the techniques in summarizing.
E. Application
a. The class will be divided into groups. Each group will work collaboratively
on summarizing a whole text.
b. Following the techniques in summarizing, they will assess the work of one
another (Peer Critiquing.)
c. A formative assessment of the summarized output will be conducted
through the use of a rubric.
F. Generalization: What is summarizing? What are the techniques in summarizing?
IV. Evaluation
Answer the following questions.
1. Which is the correct definition of a summarizing.
a. is re-writing another writer’s words or ideas in your own words without
altering the meaning.
b. Putting down the main ideas of someone else’s work in your own words. It
is always longer than the original.
c. Putting down the main ideas of someone else’s work in your own words. It
is always shorter than the original.
d. Using another writer’s words without the use of quotes.
2. TRUE or FALSE: In summarizing a text you focus in the supporting details.
3. Choose the correct summary

The Elk River flows from the far northern part of the state all the way
to the southern tip. All kinds of animals rely on it for drinking water, people
eat the fish they catch in it, and farmers in the state depend on it for irrigating
their crops. Since there is very little rain in this state, the Elk River gives
animals and humans the water they need to stay alive. Even though the river
is not nearly the biggest in the nation, it is very important to the people and
animals that live near it.

a. The Elk River is a small river.


b. People catch fish in the Elk River.
c. The Elk River starts in the northern part of the state.
d. The Elk River is very important to people and animals.
4. Arrange the following techniques in summarizing a text (1-5).
_____Write the paraphrased main ideas in the same order the author presents
the main ideas.
_____Copy the title from the original text.
_____Get the main idea in each paragraph.
_____Rewrite main idea in your words as briefly as possible. (Paraphrasing)
_____Write the paraphrased main ideas in the same order the author presents
the main ideas.
_____Use transitional words to link the ideas.
5. Summarize the following text. (Rated using a rubric)

Bats are not rodents with wings, contrary to popular belief. Like all
rodents, bats are mammals, but they have a skeleton similar to the human
skeleton. The bones in bat wings are much like those in arms and the human
hand, with a thumb and four fingers. In bats, the bones of the arms and the four
fingers of the hands are very long. This bone structure helps support the web of
skin that stretches from the body to the ends of the fingers to form wings.
There are about 1,000 species of bat, ranging in size from the bumblebee
bat, which is about an inch long, to the flying fox, which is sixteen inches long
and has a wingspan of five feet. Each type of bat has a specialized diet. For
seventy percent of bats, the diet is insects. Other types of bats feed on flowers,
pollen, nectar, and fruit or on small animals such as birds, mice, lizards, and frogs.
Today, the survival of many bat species is uncertain. Sixty percent of bats
do not survive past infancy. Some are killed by predators such as owls, hawks,
snakes and other meat-eating creatures, but most are victims of pesticides and
other human intrusions. In Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, where there were
once eight million bats, there are now a quarter million. At Eagle Creek, Arizona,
the bat population dropped from thirty million to thirty thousand in six years.
V. Assignment
Read an academic text preferably an essay with at least 3 paragraphs and make a
summary of it.

Prepared by:

NIKKO FRANKLIN SYER R. QUINTANA


SST – III

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The summaries of the Elk River and bat populations serve as educational tools by providing concrete examples for students to practice the skill of identifying main ideas and excluding unnecessary details. These examples demonstrate the value of precision in summary by comparing original texts with their concise representations, highlighting the skill required to maintain meaning while minimizing content .

Human activities, such as the use of pesticides and habitat intrusion, significantly impact bat populations by contributing to high mortality rates and drastic population declines. These real-world issues can be used in summarizing exercises to illustrate how summarization skills enable the synthesis and communication of complex environmental and ecological issues, promoting awareness and understanding of the human impact on wildlife .

A formative assessment with a rubric plays a crucial role by providing a structured framework for evaluating the effectiveness of summaries. It allows educators to assess specific skills, such as clarity, conciseness, and coherence, and to give targeted feedback. This process helps students identify areas for improvement and track their progress in mastering summarization techniques .

The techniques used to effectively summarize academic texts include identifying the main ideas of the text, paraphrasing these ideas in an order consistent with the original text, and using transitional words to maintain coherence. These techniques are crucial in education as they help students distill essential information, enhance comprehension, and improve their ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly .

Diagrams assist students in understanding the summarization process by visually mapping the relationship between different components of a text, illustrating how main ideas and supporting details connect. This aids in cognitive processing, helping students organize information systematically and improve their ability to synthesize and condense information effectively .

To accommodate diverse learning needs, the task of summarizing academic texts can be adapted by providing varied materials that match different reading levels, utilizing multimedia resources to cater to visual and auditory learners, scaffolding exercises with guided practice, and offering personalized feedback. Additionally, cooperative learning activities like peer critiquing can be tailored to encourage collaboration and support among students with different strengths .

Summarization activities develop critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze texts to identify main ideas and discern relevant from irrelevant information. This process fosters deeper understanding, enabling students to interpret and evaluate the significance of the information, which is essential for making informed judgments and decisions .

Students may face challenges such as varying interpretations of main ideas, differences in writing style, and a lack of confidence in providing feedback. These challenges can be addressed by establishing clear criteria, encouraging constructive feedback, and facilitating group discussions to reach consensus on summarization effectiveness. Teachers can also guide students in understanding diverse perspectives and developing critical assessment skills .

Teachers can motivate students by setting clear goals, connecting activities to real-life contexts, providing varied and engaging materials, and facilitating collaborative learning environments. Introducing competitive elements, such as team challenges, and recognizing achievements can further enhance motivation by making summarizing activities more interactive and enjoyable .

Crossing out less important details when summarizing helps focus on the core message and essential points of the text. This technique ensures that the summary captures the primary ideas succinctly, removing superfluous information that can distract from the text's intended message .

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