Grade Level: English 7

Subject: Language Arts/English

Topic: Distinguishing Specific and General Statements

Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives:

1. Activity: Students will be able to identify specific and general statements in a

given text.
2. Analysis: Students will analyze the characteristics of specific and general
statements.
3. Abstraction: Students will generalize the rules for distinguishing between
specific and general statements.
4. Application: Students will apply their understanding by creating their own
examples of specific and general statements.

Materials Needed:

 Texts containing examples of specific and general statements

 Whiteboard and markers
 Worksheets with sentences for practice

Procedure:

Activity (10 minutes):

1. Begin by asking students to define the terms "specific" and "general."

2. Provide examples of specific and general statements on the board or through a
presentation.
3. Ask students to identify which statements are specific and which are general.

Analysis (10 minutes):

1. Discuss with the students the characteristics of specific and general statements.
2. Guide students to identify key words or phrases that indicate specificity or
generality.
 3. Explain the importance of understanding the difference between specific and
general statements in communication and writing.

Abstraction (10 minutes):

1. Summarize the key points discussed about specific and general statements.
2. Help students to generalize the rules for distinguishing between the two types of
statements.
3. Provide mnemonic devices or strategies to help students remember the
differences.

Application (15 minutes):

1. Distribute worksheets containing sentences for practice.

2. In pairs or small groups, have students identify whether each sentence is specific
or general.
3. Review the answers as a class and discuss any discrepancies or challenges
encountered.
4. Assign a short writing task where students have to write three specific and three
general statements about a topic of their choice.
5. Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the importance of being able to distinguish
between specific and general statements in everyday communication and writing.

Assessment:

 Observe students' participation and engagement during class discussions.

 Evaluate students' worksheets and writing tasks for accuracy in identifying
specific and general statements.
 Provide feedback to students to reinforce understanding and address any
misconceptions.

Extension:

 Encourage students to apply their understanding of specific and general

statements in analyzing texts or writing their own compositions.
 Provide additional examples or real-life scenarios where students can practice
identifying specific and general statements.