A Teaching Unit on Summary

Élaboration , 1991 , 27 Pages , Note: A

Pédagogie - Divers

This paper will examine the purpose and value of summarizing through a close study of the various areas in which this skill proves to be essential and useful and will present an approach for teaching summary writing which will make it interesting and instructive to students. It proposes a teaching method which will afford students the opportunity to practice summarizing in a number of areas and for a range of different purposes, with the aim of helping them to see for themselves and to appreciate the practical benefits of being able to summarize.

The teacher must use a combination of visual and aural aids in order to stimulate interest and increase motivation.
It is recommended that the unit be divided into fourteen lessons; six of 35 minutes and eight of 70 minutes duration to be taught over a period of six weeks. While the subject will not have been exhausted in these fourteen lessons, students will have been provided with adequate foundation to assist them in becoming good summary writers.

It is hoped that by the end of the unit students will have come to a realization of the purpose and value of summarizing in everyday life, in school and in the world of work.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• RATIONALE
• STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS / NEEDS
• OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC
• PRINCIPLES GOVERNING ORGANISATION OF TOPIC
• TEACHING STRATEGIES
• CONCLUSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This teaching unit aims to equip Form 4A-2 students at the School in Barbados with the essential skill of summarizing, fostering their ability to comprehend information effectively. The unit focuses on the practical application of summarizing in various contexts, particularly in the business world, which aligns with the students' aspirations.

• The importance of summarizing as a comprehension skill
• The practical applications of summarizing in various contexts
• Developing strategies for effective summarizing
• The role of motivation and engagement in learning summarizing
• The value of summarizing in everyday life, school, and the workplace

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The rationale section highlights the importance of summarizing as a skill that is intrinsically linked to listening and reading comprehension. It emphasizes the practical relevance of summarizing for the students' future careers in the business world.

The student characteristics and needs section provides an overview of the students in Form 4A-2, highlighting their diverse abilities and learning styles. It identifies specific students who require additional support and attention.

The overview of the topic section delves into the nature of summarizing, its purpose, and the prerequisite skills required. It outlines the teaching strategies that will be employed to make summarizing engaging and instructive for the students.

The principles governing organization of the topic section discusses the principles that will guide the organization of the unit, emphasizing the need for a structured and practical approach to teaching summarizing.

The teaching strategies section explores various teaching techniques that will be used to enhance student engagement and understanding of the topic. It highlights the importance of using visual and aural aids to stimulate interest and motivation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This teaching unit focuses on the skill of summarizing, its practical applications, and its importance for effective comprehension. Key themes include listening, reading, motivation, engagement, and the practical relevance of summarizing for students' future careers in the business world.

• Université: University of the West Indies (School of Education)
• Cours: Teaching of English - Methods
• Note: A
• Auteur: MA/ EnglishLiterature Joyette Fabien (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 1991
• Pages: 27
• N° de catalogue: V333722
• ISBN (ebook): 9783668255173
• ISBN (Livre): 9783668255180
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: Teaching Unit, Summary, Teaching English, Secondary Schools, Methodology of English