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 Parallelism
CONTENT

IV. LEARNING Suggested

Learning Activities
PHASES Timeframe
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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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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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 reviewed
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 21st 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.
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 Slept honest
Paddle Red Drive obedient
Running Purple 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: Maria Madel C. Rubia-Head Teacher III

Michaella R. Rada- SDO Tayabas City