UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH – GRADE 10

L.C. Recognize and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.

I. Objectives
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. Subject Matter

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. Procedure
A. Classroom Routine
B. Activity Proper
1. Review. 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. 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.
C. Analysis
1. How do you find the images you have drawn based on the sentences?
2. What seems to be the error in all these sentences?
D. Abstraction
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. Complete the chart.
Error in Modifier Description How to deal with it?
Misplaced modifier
Dangling modifier
4. Reflection. Oral Recitation
Misplaced and dangling are grave errors in English. What might be the
implication of these errors in our conversation? Writing?
E. Application. Working Tetrads
1. Provide each group a copy of the Worksheet.
2. Each sentence either contains a misplaced or a dangling modifier.
3. Write the grammatically correct version of each sentence.

IV. 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:

James D. Lacorte
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.