Summarising · JHS1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.2.2.1 - Determine and analyse central and supporting ideas of texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Read a short passage and identify the central (main) idea in their own words.
Locate the topic sentence in a given paragraph and explain why it is the topic sentence.
Identify at least two supporting details in a paragraph and explain how each one relates to the main idea.
Write a one-sentence summary of a short text that captures the central idea without copying the topic sentence word for word.
Exchange summaries with a partner and give one piece of helpful feedback on whether the central idea is clearly captured.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Summarising (2.2)
Content standard: B7.2.2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of textual evidence that supports a writing piece
Indicator: B7.2.2.2.1 - Determine and analyse central and supporting ideas of texts
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 1 (Week 13 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Read a variety of texts for main ideas.
- Identify the main idea/topic sentence in the paragraphs.
- Identify supporting details and how these relate to main details in texts.
- Summarise main ideas of texts in own words and peer edit it.