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Grade 8 Lesson Plan : Using Parallel Structures

2024, University of Southeastern Philippines- College of Education

This lesson plan is designed for Grade 8 students and focuses on teaching the concept of using parallel structure, also referred to as parallelism, it establishes a consistent grammatical pattern across a sentence or paragraph. Overall, this lesson plan aims to help and equip 8th Grade learners with the right knowledge and understanding to create more coherent and persuasive sentences. Furthermore, teachers and aspiring educators could use this lesson plan as an educational resource. Created and Submitted by: Janella Mae Dumandan Jimenez BSEd English 1 May 09, 2024 University of Southeastern Philippines All rights reserved.

Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” JIMENEZ, Janella Mae D. I. Subject: Date Class Duration: Year & Section: English 8 May 09, 2024 1 hour Grade 8- Dionysus STANDARDS Content Standard The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as a means of exploring forces that human beings connect with; various reading styles vis – àvis purposes of reading; prosodic features that serve as carriers of meaning; ways by which information may be organized, related, and delivered orally; and parallel structures and cohesive devices in presenting information. Performance Standard The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her understanding of literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of other countries. Learning Competencies and Code Use parallel structures. - EN8G-Ig-7 II. SUBJECT-MATTER 1. The usage of parallel structures. A. Topic B. Objectives 1. At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to: a. Define what is parallel structure; b. identify the rules and levels in parallel structure, and c. express appreciation on the purpose and importance of parallel structure, and d. construct and present sentences using parallel structure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” C. References Barraza, A. (2023). Creative Writing for ESL Learners: A textbook for advanced English as a second language learners. EdTech Books. https://shorturl.at/lnsIT Department of Education. (2022, January 31). Grade 8 English Module: Using Parallel Structures. DepEd Tambayan. (page 8-10). https://shorturl.at/mCKS8 Luo, A. (2023, February 6). Parallel structure & Parallelism | Definition, use & examples. Scribbr. https://shorturl.at/osxBQ Spaan, Kevin. (2020, May 24). Parallel Structure | English Lesson. Youtube. https://shorturl.at/nOP89 D. Materials III. LEARNING EXPERIENCES A. Introduction Routinary Matters a) Prayer Whiteboard/Chalkboard, White Marker/Chalk, Educational Paraphernalia, Happy and Sad Emoji Stamps, Worksheets, Printed Puzzles, Laptop, Projector, PowerPoint Presentation and Video Presentation The class session will start with a prayer. The teacher will ask for a prayer leader. Prayer Leader: For the non-Catholics, you may do what is necessary and for the Catholics let us bow down our heads and feel the presence of the lord. Dear Lord, as we embark on today's lessons. Please open our minds to new ideas, our hearts to understanding and empathy, and our spirits to the joy of learning. Help us to focus, to listen attentively, and to participate actively. May we respect each other's thoughts and opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions that will broaden our perspectives. May what we learn today contribute to our growth and prepare us for the future. Help us to use this knowledge responsibly and for the greater good. We thank You for Your love and guidance, Lord. May we always seek to glorify You in all that we do. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” b) Greetings The prayer will be followed by the exchange of greetings between the teacher and the students. Teacher: A pleasant day to everyone. Students will reply. Teacher: You may take your seat. I hope you are doing well and are ready to learn new lessons today. c) Attendance The teacher will now check the attendance of the class. Teacher: But before anything else, let's check the attendance first. Please say present if your name is called. d) Classroom Management Teacher: Before we proceed to the class discussion, please make sure that your chairs are properly arranged, and pick up some trash near your seat. Remember that a clean environment is an environment that is conducive to learning and growth. Students will clean and arrange their chairs. Teacher: Good job, class! e) Review of Previous Lesson/s Teacher: Now, during our last meeting, we were able to discuss the usage of appropriate cohesive devices in composing an informative speech. Thus, before we delve into our new lesson let's activate your prior learning, students. Our first activity for today is: Remember Me? Stamp Me! Instructions: A worksheet and stamps will be given out to each group. Discuss with your members and check if the sentences use correct cohesive devices. If correct, stamp a happy face. If not, stamp a sad face. Put a stamp on the space provided. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” _____ 1. Nokia can speak English fluently “as well" as French. _____ 2. Melevoir enjoyed the movie. “Lastly", she still preferred the version in the book. _____ 3. My mother is preparing our lunch. “Meanwhile", my father is cleaning our car. _____ 4. “As soon" as I finish my homework, I will watch my favorite Kdrama. _____ 5. The richest man in town has a lot of money. “Although", he does not feel happy. _____ 6. “Above all", elegance. _____ 7. “First", you have to choose a topic. _____ 8. “In conclusion", following the prescribed health and safety protocol will flatten the curve. _____ 9. The hotel where our family stayed is “above" to a famous shopping mall. _____ 10. Tracy needs to clean her room. “Otherwise", she cannot go out with her friends. Answer Key: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” 1. Motivation 2. Lesson Proper The Fast and the Puzzled: Jigsolve Me! Instructions: The class will be divided into the same 5 teams. One jigsaw puzzle will be distributed to each team. The jigsaw puzzles are a set of pictures and at the back of the pictures are a set of words related to the lesson. Five minutes will be given for each team to solve the puzzle. First team to solve the puzzle wins the activity. Following the conclusion of the recap of the previous discussion and motivation. The teacher will now move on to discuss the main points of the lesson. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” Parallel Structure - using the same construction for sentence elements that are the same in function. Rules to consider when checking for Parallel Structure in your writing: 1. Parallel Structure should be used when elements are joined by conjunctions: Incorrect: I am allergic to the dog’s hair and how it smells. Correct: I am allergic to the dog’s hair and smell. 2. Parallel Structure should be used when writing elements in the form of a list or a series: Incorrect: The class valued respect, honesty, and being on time in a teacher. Correct: The class valued respect, honesty, and promptness in a teacher. 3. Parallel Structure should be used when comparing or contrasting elements (A is better than B or X is less than Y): Incorrect: Leclerc enjoys reading more than to write. Correct: Leclerc enjoys reading more than writing. Furthermore, these are the levels of parallel structure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” 1. Word - On a word level, a noun should be grouped with other nouns, an adjective with other adjectives, and so on. Example: ● Sainz loves walking, reading and trekking. 2. Phrase - On phrase level, avoid mixing noun phrases with verb phrases. Example: ● Jedri likes to ski, to swim and to jump rope. 3. Clause - It is also applicable to a series of clauses in a sentence. Example: ● The future of housing is undecided. The future of transportation is unknown. The future of infrastructure is in flux. Teacher: To provide a more understanding of what is parallel structure. Let us watch this youtube video. source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fojkyh3qfHI 3. Application Lights, Parallel Structure, Action! Instructions: The class will be divided into 5 groups. Each group will write a short skit that includes at least three examples of words, phrases or sentences that have parallel structure. They will be given 8 minutes to prepare. After they've written their skits, each group will perform in front of the class. Each group will perform it in various acting genres. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” Group 1: - Drama Group 2: - Horror Group 3: - Mystery Thriller Group 4: - Comedy Group 5: - Fantasy The following rubrics will be the basis for grading. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” 4. Generalization Teacher: As we finished our lesson today. Kindly read the poem WE REAL COOL by Gwendolyn Brooks that is flashed through the powerpoint presentation. File link: WE REAL COOL. pptx Slide Presentation: Once the students are done reading the poem, the teacher will ask for some volunteers to step up and answer the following set of questions that is related to the topic discussed. 1. Have you noticed words, phrases or clauses that have parallel structure in the poem? 2. If so, can you mention them? 3. How do these parallel words, phrases and clauses add to the overall impact and appeal of the poem? 4. What is the importance of having a parallel structure in speeches, academic writings, literary works etc.? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” 5. Evaluation PARALLEL OR NOT? Instructions: Read the sentences below. Write P if the sentence is parallel and write NP if not parallel. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. 1. These mangoes are ripe, juicy and sweet. 2. A lot of tourists are expected to visit the beach and the museum. 3. Voters should not only be wise but also vigilant. 4. Organic vegetables are being sold in the market like eggplant, potato, carrots and a lot of cabbage. 5. Do you like milk, tea, or coffee? 6. The beach is famous for its fine and white sand. 7. For our class we bought several school supplies including pen, fastener, stapler and a lot of paper. 8. At the farm, my grandfather raises a lot of animals like chickens, cows, pigs, and several ducks. 9. The house is not only warm but also cozy. 10. A lot for students have raised their questions and a lot of concerns. 11. I took my dog out to swim and walking. 12. Sunjae was talking to the phone and doing his homework at the same time. 13. Sol walked between the desks, across the classroom, and out the door. 14. I can drive car, a plane and train very well. 15. Mingyu has intelligence, honesty and she is very quite funny. ANSWER KEY: 1. P 2. P 3. P 4. NP 5. P 6. P 7. NP 8. NP 9. P 10. NP 11. NP 12. P 13. P 14. NP 15. NP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” 6. Assignment PARALLEL STRUCTURE IN CAPTION! Instructions: Post any picture on your social media account and write a caption using parallel words, phrases or clauses. Lastly, think of any hashtag that can be associated with the lesson for today. Copy the link of the post and send it to the email of the teacher. An example is posted below: Prepared: JANELLA MAE D. JIMENEZ BSEd English 1 Checked: RODNEY JAMES G. DEL CASTILLO, MAT Educ 123 Instructor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” BOOK REFERENCES: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” MODULE REFERENCES: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” INTERNET REFERENCES: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected] Republic of thilippines University of Southeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Iñigo St., Obrero Davao City “Center of Excellence in Teacher Education” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS University of Southeastern Philippines Telephone: (082) 227-8192 local 239240 Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City Website: www.usep.edu.ph Philippines 8000 E-mail: [email protected]