Learning Area ENGLISH Grade Level 8

W8 Quarter Third Quarter Date

I. LESSON TITLE Parallel Structure (Part 2)

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Use parallel structure.
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Parallelism
IV. LEARNING Suggested
Learning Activities
PHASES Timeframe
A. Introduction 30 minutes Analyze the sentences and discuss how they become non-parallel and parallel
clauses.

Non-parallel dependent clauses:

 The job requires someone who can write, manage and problem-solving.
(can write-verb) (manage-verb) (problem-solving-noun)

Parallel dependent clauses:

 The job requires someone who can write, manage and solve problems.
(can write, manage and solve- all verbs)

Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more
ideas have the same level of importance. It is the repetition of a chosen grammatical
form within a sentence. By making each compared item or idea in your sentence
follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a parallel construction.

Rewrite the sentences to show parallel structure.

1. Nancy likes playing the piano, the trumpet and play the guitar.
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2. She played basketball, had a shower and gone to school.
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3. You can apply to the job by filling this form or apply by telephone.
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B. Development 1 hour Review of the Lesson

Rules of Parallelism
1. Parallelism is used to balance nouns with nouns, prepositional phrases
with prepositional phrases, participles with participles, infinitives with
infinitives, clauses with clauses.
2. Parallelism is used with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions.

My mother likes cooking and to read.

My mother likes cooking and reading

3. Parallelism is used with elements in lists or in a series.
This task can be done individually, in pairs, or can be done in groups of

four.

This task can be do ne individually, in pairs, or in groups of four.

4. Parallelism is used with elements being compared.

She is mad about watching TV more than to read a book .

She is mad about watching TV more than reading a book.

 5. Parallelism is used with elements joined by a linking verb or a form of be

To learn is understanding the world.

To learn is to understand the world.

6. Parallelism is used with elements joined by linking words.

The teacher not only wants his students to keep quiet but also to do the

task .
The teacher wants his students not only to keep quiet but also to do the

task .

Learning Task 1:

Read the following sentences carefully. Write YAY if the ideas presented
are balance and parallel and write NAY if not.

_________ 1. I would rather eat potatoes than eat rice.

_________ 2. Global warming affects humans, the environment, and is scary.
_________ 3. It's harder to do long division than to divide with a calculator.
_________ 4. Pirates ransacked the mansion, but they didn’t steal all the silver.
_________ 5. Merchants receive either money or trade goods with their clients.
_________ 6. Bruce Wayne enjoys donning his Batman costume, answering the
Commissioner's phone calls, and to save Gotham City from cruel villains like
the Penguin.
_________ 7. Ellen likes hiking, attending the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
_________ 8. My best friend took me dancing and to a show.
_________ 9. My dog not only likes to play fetch, but he also likes to chase cars.
_________ 10. I would rather pay for my education than financial aid.

Learning Task 2:
Make the following sentences parallel.

1. Mary wanted to paint her office, to add some new draperies, and the carpet need
cleaning.
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2. When Friday rolls around, do you go to the mall, head for a bar, or are you going to
work?
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3. Last year, my brother dropped out of school, was looking for work, and needed a
place to stay.
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4. He watched the latest version of King Lear, studied for his math test, and was
talking on the phone.
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5. I think multiplying numbers is easier than to divide numbers.
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6. The plaintiff was wasting the court’s time and prejudiced my client.
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7. The plaintiff’s attorneys were bombastic, uncivil, and lacked competence.
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8. My favorite activities are baseball, riding my bike, and playing piano.
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9. Her chores were to polish the furniture, sweep the floor, and to water the garden.
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10. Before crashing his car, the defendant smoked two marijuana cigarettes, drank
sixteen ounces of bourbon, and was swallowing three Valium pills.
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C. Engagement 1 hour Learning Task 3:
Read the following sentences. Change the underlined clauses into a parallel
structure. Choose your answer from the options given.

1. His coworkers praised both his determination and the way he paid attention
to detail.
A) and the way he paid attention to detail
B) and also praised his attention to detail
C) and his attention to detail
D) they praised the way he paid attention to detail
E) also they praised his attention to detail
2. The art studio is spacious, pleasantly cluttered, and has good lighting.
A) and has good lighting
B) and being well-lit
C) and is lit well
D) and well-lit
E) and the lighting is good
3. The school board requested that a waiver be obtained and that the
residency requirements are reviewed.
A) that the residency requirements are r eviewed
B) the residency requirements will be reviewed
C) the residency requirements reviewed
D) to review the residency requirements
E) a review of the residency requirements
4. Some of the many renovations set for Memorial Field in the coming years
include building additional seating, improving safety, and the
construction of a new varsity athletics center.
(A) and the construction of a new varsity athletics center
(B) and constructing a new varsity athletics center
(C) and also the construction of a new varsity athletics center
(D) and a new varsity athletics center
(E) and a new varsity athletics center under construction
5. Richard is not only a terrific pianist, but also great at playing hockey.
A) Richard is not only a terrific pianist, but also great at playing
hockey.
B) Richard not only is a terrific pianist, but is also great at playing
hockey.
C) Not only great at playing hockey, Richard also is a terrific
pianist.
D) Richard is not only a terrific pianist, but also a great hockey
player.
E) Also great at playing hockey, Richard is a terrific pianist.

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Learning Task 4:

Write a simple informative speech about “The 21 st Century Music”.

Add clarity and balance to your speech by using at least 5 parallel
structure in the sentences. Submit it to your English teacher through
messenger.

D. Assimilation 30 minutes
Answer the following questions:

1. How does parallel structure helps you in constructing a sound sentence?

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2. What are the pointers that need to be considered in doing parallelism?
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3. What will be the effects of knowing parallel structure to your English
comprehension?
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V. ASSESSMENT 45 minutes A. One item in each of the groups is not parallel to the others. Cross it out, and then
substitute it with an item that is parallel with the rest of the group.

Swimming Blue Watched patience

Biking Banana Ate honest
Paddle Red Slept obedient
Running Purple Drive trustworthy

B. The following words/phrases have one or more items that are not parallel with the
others. Make all of the items in the group parallel.

1. A School of fish; Lions proudly lounging; Crocodiles swimming together; A Murder

of crows
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2. Elegance; Tall; Gracefully; Easy-going personality
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3. To barbeque; Cooked on a stove; Grilling evenly; Food that’s baked in an oven
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4. Beautiful pictures; Loudly singing; Playing volleyball with friends; To cook pasta for
dinner
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5. Reading carefully; Biking slowly; Jumping quickly; To stand
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C. Correct the faulty parallelism in the following sentences to make them clear,
concise, and easy to read.

1. Wen gets her daily exercise by walking her dog, going for a bike ride, and cleaning.
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2. Would you prefer the graceful owl, rats, or a sneaky cat as your pet?
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3. The difference between rural and country living is the height of the buildings and
the population.
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4. Stress makes it difficult to exercise regularly, have relationships that are stable, and
be eating food with benefits to one’s health.
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5. The TLC can help your writing skills, to gain independence, and confidently
completing your assignments.
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VI. REFLECTION Write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Michaella R. Rada- SDO Tayabas City Maria Madel C. Rubia-Head Teacher III