Semi- Detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8

I. Objectives
Learning Competency
Use Parallel Structure EN8G-la-7
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
 Identify sentences that are parallel and not parallel
 Use parallel structure in constructing a sentence

KBI- Unity and Harmony

II. Content/ Materials

Topic: Parallel Structure
Reference: https://examples.yourdictionary.com/parallel-structure-examples.html
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/mechanics/parallel_structure.html
Materials: Flashcards, Visual Aid, Chalkboard
III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activity
I. Drill (Pronunciation)
1. parallel
2. faulty
3. structure
4. adjective
5. adverb
6. gerund
7. phrase
II. Checking of Assignment
Collect the assignment of the students.
III. Review
Question: What is cohesive device?
What are the types of cohesive device?
B. Lesson Proper
I. Motivation
Ask a student to draw a parallel line on the board.
On the first line the teacher will write the word "eating" and will discuss the structure of
the word. Afterwards, the teacher will ask another action word to the students and
construct a sentence out of the given words.
II. Presentation
Parallel Structure
-parallel structure also called "parallelism" is the repetition of a chosen grammatical
form within a sentence.
- Parallelism means using same pattern of words to show that two or more words or
ideas are of equal importance.
 Use parallelism in single words and phrases such as:
 Verb
Not Parallel - Sheila wrote a letter and send it to the school.
Parallel - Sheila wrote a letter and sent it to the school.
 Adverb
Not Parallel- Shaira works efficiently and she is effective.
Parallel- Shaira works efficiently and effectively.
 Adjective
Not Parallel- Jillian is young, beautiful and thinks maturely.
Parallel- Jillian is young, beautiful and mature.
 Gerund
Not Parallel - Kristian likes travelling, camping and to paint.
Parallel - Kristian likes travelling, camping and painting.
III. Developmental Activities
A. Individual Activity
Directions: Identify whether the sentence is parallel structure or not. Before each
number write P if the sentence is parallel and NP if it is Not Parallel.
_____1. Lieca likes travelling, swimming, and painting.
_____2. Ric likes camping, running, and to drive.
_____3. The students were asked to write their feedback report quickly, precisely, and
comprehensively.
_____4. The girl is beautiful, respectful, and has many thoughts.
_____5. Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and told jokes as she prepared Mike's
latte.
B. Peer Activity
Directions: Identify the sentences that has parallelism. Write Parallel if the
sentence has parallelism and if not, rewrite the sentence to make it
Parallel. Write your answers on a ½ crosswise.
_______1. Sheena was brushing her hair, freshened her lip- gloss, and took deep
breathes.
_______2. The girl is beautiful, respectful and has many thoughts.
_______3. To stop, to look and listening is important when driving.
_______4. I studied my lessons, answered the homework and check my notes.
_______5. Amy loves chatting online friends, playing computer games and to watch you
tube videos.
C. Group Activity
Directions: Construct a sentence that is in parallel structure. Prepare for a group
presentation. Use the rubric below as your guide.
Criteria 5 Points 3 Points 2 Points

Members are on tasks and have

Members are on tasks and have defined Members are on tasks and have no
Cooperation and Teamwork defined responsibilities most of
responsibilities at all times defined responsibilities
the times

Clean and Orderly workplace at all times
Neatness and Orderliness
during and after the activity.
Clean and orderly workplace with
Messy Workplace during and after
occassional mess during and after
activity.
the activity.

Has good control of grammar but Makes some errors in grammar in almost
Grammar The majority of sentences are error free.
may make a few errors. of the sentences.

1. (Verb/ Verb Phrases) _____________________________________________.

2. (Adjective) _____________________________________________________.
3. (Adverb/ adverbial phrase) ________________________________________.
4. (Gerund/ gerund phrase) __________________________________________.
D. Generalization
Questions:
 What is Parallelism?
 When can we say that a sentence is not using a parallel structure?
E. Application
Directions: Use parallelism in constructing a sentence base on the given pictures. Write
your answer on a one- half (1/2) crosswise.
Example

The girl is dancing happily and gracefully.

IV. Evaluation
Directions: Use parallel structure in constructing a sentence. Guide word is given before the
number.
drive 1. David likes to camp, to run and ___________.
graceful 2. Jillian dances _________ and happily.
spread 3. Superbugs are adapting, ___________and killing thousands.
quick 4. The students were asked to write their feedback report _______,
precisely, and comprehensively.
brush 5. Ella ____ her hair, freshened her lip- gloss and took deep breaths.
write 6. Kian loves to read, _______and to eat.
sing 7. Liza likes _______, kayaking and dancing.
respect 8. Filipinos are hospitable, responsible and _________people.
care 9. Kara is loving and _____.
slow 10. She moves ______ and silently in the morning.
V. Assignment
Directions: Define bias and prejudice.
Write your answer on a one-half (1/2) crosswise.

Prepared by:
Christine A. Ripalda
Teacher Applicant