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English 8
Quarter 3
Learning Activity Sheet

Use Parallel Structure

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 QUARTER 3: LESSON 6

Junior High School

Learning Activity Sheet
English Grade 8

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Chimbie M. Mascardo
Editor: Charmaine Rose C. Mahomoc
Reviewers: Gemna G. Pobe
Marites T. Penera
Evelyn C. Coro
Layout Artist: Carlo Borris G. Oraliza
Management Team: Evelyn R. Fetalvero, PhD, CESO IV
Isidro M. Biol, Jr.
Gladys Asis
Nelia S. Lomocso, PhD, CESO V
Gemna G. Pobe
Marites T. Penera
Evelyn C. Coro

Department of Education – Schools Division of Siargao

Office Address: Km 3, Brgy. Osmeña, Dapa, Surigao del Norte
Email: siargao@deped.gov.ph

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SURFING ENGLISH THROUGH READING

Grade 8 Quarter 3

The learner demonstrates communicative competence through

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Standard
types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of
other countries.

MELC/ Use of parallel structures / EN8G-la-7

Curriculum Code

Learning 1. Identify the different parallel structures;

Objectives 2. Identify and decide whether or not the sentence/s contain an
error in parallel;
3. Construct sentences applying the appropriate parallel structures.

LESSON 3.6

SET UP

Spot the odd one out

These pictures have something in common, except one. Put an X mark on the picture
which does not belong to the group.

1. 2.

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 3. 4.

5.

Guide Questions:
1. What have you noticed from each of the pictures?
2. Do they show similarities in idea, characters, etc?

WARM UP

Read the sentences below. Then decide whether or not it contains an error
in parallel structure. Write P- for Parallel structure, and NP for Non-Parallel.

1. The new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, was first identified on December 31,

2019.
2. Most people infected with COVID-19 will only have mild symptoms and fully
recover.
_______ 3. Coronavirus germs can travel through coughs and sneezes.
4. People who get sick may have a cough, a fever, a sore throat of feel like they
are having a hard time breathing.
_______ 5. Doctors and scientists are still learning about coronavirus.
6. When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a flexed elbow
_______ or tissue.
7. Keeping your hands clean helps you and your family avoid getting sick and spreading
_______ germs to other people.
8. Physical distancing and hand washing would prevent getting the coronavirus.
_______ 9. If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early.
_______
10. We all have a role to play and should be doing in protecting ourselves and
others.

PADDLE AWAY

PARALLELISM, also known as parallel structure, can add fluidity and power to your
writing. This involves presenting your thoughts in an orderly manner so that your reader
can easily follow your thoughts. It uses the same pattern of words to show that two or
more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word and phrase
level.

Use parallelism in single words and phrases, such as:

1. Verb or Verb Phrases

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 Example: My sister walks and runs in the plaza.
Romeo cooked the foods, washed the plates and watered the plants.
2. Adjective
Example: Mark is an industrious and helpful boy.
3. Adverb or Adverbial Phrases
Example: Rose dances gracefully and happily.
The groups meet at night and on weekends.
4. Gerund or Gerund Phrases (-ing form of the verb)
Example: Maria loves dancing, swimming, and singing.
Joshua enjoys playing volleyball and baking cards.
5. Infinitive or Infinitive Phrases
Example: Jason likes to read and to write.
Dave loves to watch TV, to listen radio and to play online games.
A. First Paddle
Underline the correct word/phrase to use to achieve parallel structure in the sentence.
1. I’d rather play piano than (to read a book, read a book).
2. There are three things I’d like to do this coming summer: swimming, hiking,
and (dancing, dance, to dance).
3. Whenever I see those beautiful flowers and (gracefully, graceful) leaves, I
can’t help reliving those memories.
4. You are blessed with a lovable, thoughtful, and (beautiful, most beautiful)
wife.
5. She practices ballet during her free time and (every weekend, frequently).

B. Second Paddle
Read the sentences below. Then decide whether it contains an error in parallel
structure. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

A. Yes! This sentence has an error!

B. No! This sentence is error free!

___ 1. She was known for her beauty and generosity.

___ 2. I learned to be attentive to my teachers and doing my homework
religiously.
___ 3. I advise you to sleep early, eat healthy food and exercising regularly.
___ 4. Tom has a beautiful wife, a big house in the farm and lovely children.
___ 5. This is what I want: to study hard, to get the best grades and to get a
good job when I graduate.
C. Third Paddle
Read the origin story below. Set a timer using stopwatch, read the text as fast
as you can, record the time. After reading, do the activity that follows.

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 The Origin of Socorro
“Bunga” was the ancient name of the place, which means fruit. The name was
attributed to the bountiful harvest, which the populaces were experiencing, every
harvesting season throughout the years. A popular folklore says that the name “Socorro”
was derived from the Spanish priest’s plea for help when the sailboat he was boarding
with his church worker-companions was about to capsize due to gigantic waves brought
about by the incoming thunderstorm. It happened while they were approaching towards
the sitio to officiate mass on a Sunday morning in 1920. The said priest and company
were saved by the brave men of the place who rushed to the scene notwithstanding the
wrath of nature. Such heroic acts prompted the priest to name the place “Socorro” in
honor of the fearlessness of the men and as a way of paying tribute to the populace who
were willing
Total Number to offer help and assistance to others even in times of danger. Since then,
of Words
the sitio,
Total Number which in
of Minutes was converted
Reading into aText
the Whole barrio, rose from a sleepy settlement into a
progressive locality.
Total No. of Words Source: (Local History of Municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte)
Total No. of Minutes

How did you read? Tick the box which descriptor matches your reading time.

Speed Reader I read the text between 30-50 seconds.

Average Reader I read the text between one to two minutes.
Developing reader I read the text for two or more minutes.

From the origin story you read, write three (3) sentences that has parallelism.
1. _________________________________________________________________________.
2. _________________________________________________________________________.
3. _________________________________________________________________________.

STAND UP

Using parallel structures, what is your stand on todays’ vaccination for COVID-19?
Write an essay about your stand on the issue.

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Essay Rubric
Features 4 3 2 1

Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

Quality of Piece was Piece was written Piece had little Piece had no style
Writing written in an in an interesting style or voice or voice
extraordinary style and voice
style and voice Gives some Gives no new
Somewhat new information and
Very informative and information but very poorly
informative and organized poorly organized
well-organized organized
Grammar, Virtually no Few spelling and A number of So many spelling,
Usage & spelling, punctuation spelling, punctuation and
Mechanics punctuation or errors, minor punctuation or grammatical
grammatical grammatical grammatical errors that it
errors errors errors interferes with the
meaning

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 ANSWER KEY

Warm Up

Set Up 1. P Third Paddle Stand Up

1. Book (2nd photo) 2. NP
2. Knife (4th photo) 3. P Answers may Answers may
3. Money (1st photo) 4. NP vary. vary.
4. Coin purse (3rd photo) 5. P
5. Kakanin (3rd photo) 6. P
7. P
8. P Second paddle
9. P
1. A
10. NP 2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A

First Paddle
1. read a book
2. dancing
3. graceful
4. beautiful
5. every weekend

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WORKS CITED

Book
Flores, Magelende Magallona .et.at. Proficiency in English Worktext in English, 2012
https://www.thoughtco.com/essay-rubric-2081367
K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding CG Codes. Department of
Education Curriculum and Instruction Strand. Retrieved on
https://literaryterms.net/parallelism/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-parallelism-in-literature-definition-examples.html

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