1. I can apply grammar rules-parallel structure. I can actively review the novel we read in class. I can peer edit and revise my own writing. MARCH 10 AND 11

2. Grammar Parallel Structure (aka-parallelism) Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. The usual way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as "and" or "or."

3. Examples Gerunds (ing words) : Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling. With infinitive phrases: Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle. OR Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle. DO NOT MIX FORMS: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.

4. Practice With a partner decide on the correct answer and have a justification ready!! Once you have decided on your answer, write it on your white board and wait until I ask you to raise it.

5. 1 A.Jennifer is smart, beautiful, and loves everyone. B.Jennifer is smart, beautiful, and caring.

6. Answer A Jennifer is smart, beautiful, and loves everyone

7. 2 A.Andy’s day is so long that he gets up at 6:00 am, leaves for work at 6:30 am, and is eating dinner at 11:00 pm, and goes to bed at 2:00 am. B.Andy’s day is so long that he gets up at 6:00 am, leaves for work at 6:30 am, eats dinner at 11:00 pm, and goes to bed at 2:00 am.

8. Answer B. Andy’s day is so long that he gets up at 6:00 am, leaves for work at 6:30 am, eats dinner at 11:00 pm, and goes to bed at 2:00 am.

9. 3 A.If you go to the store, please remember to pick up your prescription, buy some shampoo, and to look for a notebook. B.If you go to the store, please remember to pick up your prescription, to buy some shampoo, and to look for a notebook.

10. Answer B. If you go to the store, please remember to pick up your prescription, to buy some shampoo, and to look for a notebook.

11. Practice Finish practicing parallel structure by completing numbers 1- 10. You may write on the handout.

12. Review for Alchemist Test Using your chrome book, go to Kahoot.it Once there, you will be asked to for a game code. Enter the game code given. Once everyone is logged into the game, we will review the novel. You may use your discussion questions if needed. You will get points for the game. Be the 1 st to answer correctly!!!

13. Finish Up Writing Finish your writing (you should be writing the conclusion). Remember you are getting a grade for writing checks-1 at the intro, 1 after the body paragraphs, and 1 final grade Share with at least one classmate. (Everyone should have someone to share with). Give feedback to that classmate (things you liked about their writing and things they might could add or change to improve). Return it to its owner. Once you have gotten your writing back from your classmate with feedback, you may edit and then turn in for a final copy.