UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH – GRADE 10

I. Learning Targets
At the end of the 60-minute period, the
students will be able to:
1. identify misplaced and dangling
modifiers;
2. emphasize clarity as a means to
avoid misunderstandings; and
3. write sentences with appropriate
modifiers.

II. Learning Content

Topic: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Concepts: A misplaced modifier is a
phrase, clause, or word placed too far from
the noun or pronoun it describes. A dangling
modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a
word not clearly stated in the sentence. A
modifier describes, clarifies, or gives more
detail about a concept.
Value(s): Clarity in communication
Reference(s):
Magno, K. (2014). English for A Better
Future 10. ASIAN Pub. House, Davao
City. pp. 85 – 95.
 Modifiers. Retrieved from
http://www.grammartraps.com/dangling on
July 7, 2014.
Materials: whiteboard strips, prepared
handouts

III. Learning Experiences

A. Classroom Routine
B. Introduction
1. Review. Drill
Read each sentence carefully.
Identify the phrase modifier and the
word it modifies.
a. Tall and handsome, the
mysterious stranger looked like a
movie star.
b. Upon hearing the news,
Rebecca responded
immediately.
c. Working overtime, we finished
the project by the deadline.
d. Before she became ill, Claire
enjoyed a comfortable, satisfying
life.
e. Using the computer, I finished
the report in two days.
2. Motivation. Sketch It.
 Divide the class into tetrads. Give
each group one sentence to illustrate.
a. A woman passed by, leading a
dog in a long black dress.
b. Flying over the African
landscape, the elephant herd looked
magnificent.
c. Covered with hot melted cheese,
we ate the pizza.
d. Hanging on the wall, my mom
really liked the picture.
How do you find the images you
have drawn based on the sentence?
What seems to be the error in all
these sentences?
3. Preview. Reveal the topic and
objectives of the day.
C. Interaction
1. Inductive Method. Post 3
sentences with misplaced modifiers and
another 3 with dangling modifiers.
a. Each group of sentences
contains errors in modifiers. What type
of error is committed in each set?
b. What are misplaced modifiers?
How does the wrong placement of the
 modifier affect the meaning of the
sentence?
c. What are dangling modifiers?
How can we possibly improve the
sentences?
2. Flash more sentences on the
board. Let them classify whether the
sentence contains misplaced or dangling
modifier. Call a volunteer to write the
improved version of the sentence by
correcting the errors in modifiers.
a. The car on the bridge, which is
green is mine.
b. Expecting confusion, our plans
were made.
3. Working in Tetrads.
a. Provide each group a copy of
the Worksheet.
b. Each sentence either contains
a misplaced or a dangling
modifier.
c. Write the grammatically correct
versions of each sentence.
D. Integration
1. Generalization. Complete the
chart.
Error in Description How to
 Modifier deal with
it?
Misplaced
modifier
Dangling
modifier
2. Reflection. Minute Paper
Misplaced and dangling are grave
errors in English. What might be the
implication of these errors in our
conversation? Writing?

IV. Evaluation/Assessment. Quiz

A. Write "C" if the modifier is correctly
placed. Write "MM" if it is misplaced. Then, in
the "MM" sentences, circle the modifier and
draw an arrow to show where it should go.
Write the correct sentence.
1. The man was stopped for
speeding in the blue sweater.
2. Joe promised to mow the lawn
running out the door.
B. Write DM if the modifier is dangling or
C if it has a subject to refer to and the
sentence is correct. Write the correct version
of erroneous ones.
 1. Chasing his sister, Billy fell and
bruised his knee.
2. Laughing hysterically, the joke was
repeated.
3. Planning vegetables, her knees
got dirty.

V. Assignment
Complete the sentences. Construct a 10-
sentence paragraph where each sentence is
found. Place your output on a short bond
paper due on Friday.
1. Before putting on a show,
_____________________________
___________.
2. By having the oil filter changed,
_____________________________
______.
3. To appreciate music,
_____________________________
_______________.
4. To get to know people,
_____________________________
_____________.
5. On hearing about your accident,
_____________________________
______.
 Prepared by:

JEYO
SORIVELO
BSED –
English

WORKSHEET A

Name: ____________________________

Directions: In the blank beside each

sentence, indicate whether that sentence
contains a dangling modifier (DM) or a
misplaced modifier (MM). Then rewrite the
sentence to correct it.
Examples:
 a. At the age of six, my mother sang
hymns to me. DM
b. We were told at midnight the concert
would begin. MM

_____1. The car on the bridge which is green is

mine.

_____2. Expecting confusion, our plans were

made.

_____3. Feeling hot, sweaters were taken off.

_____4. I showed my dog to the veterinarian

with the fleas.

_____5. Larry told me he was getting married

that afternoon at night.

_____6. This typewriter is used by a secretary

with a wide carriage.

_____7. Swimming out into the sea, the

current grew stronger.

_____8. Walking along the bridge, a ship

suddenly appeared.
_____9. The Honda was stalled on the road
out of oil.

_____10. He kept a black book of all the girls

he had dated in his desk.