2. Parallel Structure 8/18/2015 1. Write down your learning target and focus question on your log for Tuesday 1. Write down your learning target and focus question on your log for Tuesday 2. Start reading silently from your IR novel. 2. Start reading silently from your IR novel. L.T- I can identify the use of parallel structure. Focus Question- Why did you choose your IR book? Give 2 reasons.

3. A Quick Note About IR and Logs  1. Come in every day, sit down and start writing down your learning target and focus question on your reading log.  2. Read silently for 15 minutes. No sleeping, no putting your head down and look like you’re sleeping or you will be asked to leave classroom and sent to ISAP.  3. Reading logs are due on Friday each week. You are expected to have each day filled out, even if you are absent. Either ask me, or someone in the class.

4. AnnouncementsAnnouncements  Class Website: sophengSales.weebly.com  You need your “Mythology” books by Edith Hamilton by 8/24  First reading assignment: Part I, Chapter 1, “The First Gods” by Tuesday, 8/25

5. What Is Parallel Structure??  Parallel Structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at three levels:  Word  Phrase  Clause

6. Parallelism looks like this: Items in a series must have parallel structure. Shane,, and Shane,, and..

7. Non-parallel structure looks like this: NOT LIKE THIS!!!! Shane,, and Shane,, and..

8. WordsWords Incorrect: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. Correct: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.

9. PhrasesPhrases Incorrect: Incorrect: Ashley likes to ski, to swim and sometimes Ashley likes to ski, to swim and sometimes jumping. jumping. Correct: Correct: Ashley likes to ski, to swim and to jump. Ashley likes to ski, to swim and to jump.

10. ClausesClauses Parallel structure that begins with clauses must continue on with clauses. Incorrect: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game. Correct: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game

11. Lists after a colon Incorrect: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs. Correct: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.

12. A parallelism item on an objective test might look like this...

13. Sample Item A.Eileen bought new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and to treat her best friend Maria to lunch. B.Eileen decided to buy new shoes for the party, purchasing a gold charm for her mother, and treating her best friend Maria to lunch. C.Eileen purchased new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and lunch for Maria, her best friend. A.Eileen bought new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and to treat her best friend Maria to lunch. B.Eileen decided to buy new shoes for the party, purchasing a gold charm for her mother, and treating her best friend Maria to lunch. C.Eileen purchased new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and lunch for Maria, her best friend. Directions: Choose the sentence that has no errors in structure.

14. Quick Practice, Part 1 Directions: In the items that follow, choose the sentence that has no errors in structure.

15. Item 1 A.Barking dogs, kittens that were meowing, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors. B.Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors. C.Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors. A.Barking dogs, kittens that were meowing, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors. B.Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors. C.Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.

16. Item 2 A.During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet. B.During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet. C.During class, Samuel spent his time to flirt with Brittney, to eat candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet. A.During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet. B.During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet. C.During class, Samuel spent his time to flirt with Brittney, to eat candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.

17. Item 3 A.Alex looked everywhere for his math book— under the bed, on his desk, and he searched inside the refrigerator. B.Alex looked everywhere for his math book— viewing under the bed, searching on his desk, and inside the refrigerator. C.Alex looked everywhere for his math book— under the bed, on his desk, and inside the refrigerator. A.Alex looked everywhere for his math book— under the bed, on his desk, and he searched inside the refrigerator. B.Alex looked everywhere for his math book— viewing under the bed, searching on his desk, and inside the refrigerator. C.Alex looked everywhere for his math book— under the bed, on his desk, and inside the refrigerator.

18. Quick Practice, Part 2 Directions: In the items that follow, choose the correct word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence.

19. Item 6 Pasta boiling in water, __________, and garlic bread baking in the oven welcomed Francisco as he opened the door. A.simmered tomato sauce in the pan B.tomato sauce simmering in the pan C.tomato sauce that simmered in the pan D.saucy tomatoes that were simmering in the pan Pasta boiling in water, __________, and garlic bread baking in the oven welcomed Francisco as he opened the door. A.simmered tomato sauce in the pan B.tomato sauce simmering in the pan C.tomato sauce that simmered in the pan D.saucy tomatoes that were simmering in the pan

20. Item 7 During our vacation in the Bahamas, we hope __________, to enjoy beautiful sunsets, and to dance ourselves dizzy at reggae clubs. A.that we eat delicious seafood B.that eating delicious seafood occurs C.to eat delicious seafood D.eating delicious seafood During our vacation in the Bahamas, we hope __________, to enjoy beautiful sunsets, and to dance ourselves dizzy at reggae clubs. A.that we eat delicious seafood B.that eating delicious seafood occurs C.to eat delicious seafood D.eating delicious seafood

21. Item 8 Karen wished Ray chewed with his mouth closed, for otherwise he was everything she wanted in a date; he was tall, intelligent, and __________. A.he looked good B.being good looking C.one handsome man to look at D.handsome Karen wished Ray chewed with his mouth closed, for otherwise he was everything she wanted in a date; he was tall, intelligent, and __________. A.he looked good B.being good looking C.one handsome man to look at D.handsome

22. Item 10 Kimberly won’t date Terry because he is too short, too noisy, and _________. A.because he picks his teeth with his fingers B.too impolite C.is the most impolite man she has ever met D.Picking his teeth with his fingers Kimberly won’t date Terry because he is too short, too noisy, and _________. A.because he picks his teeth with his fingers B.too impolite C.is the most impolite man she has ever met D.Picking his teeth with his fingers

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24. Wednesday, August 19, 2015  Learning Target: I can write an effective 5 paragraph essay.  Focus Question: Find an example of parallel structure in your IR novel and write it down.

25. Thursday, August 20 th  Learning Target: I can write an effective 5 paragraph essay.  Focus Question: Write down the first line of your IR novel. Was it an effective beginning to the novel? Why/Why not?