1. Parallel Literature, Parallel Language Finding commonalities among elements from King of the Hill and Cannery Row

2. Connecting the literature Parallel characters/themes Similar in actions, dialogue, traits, and messages

3. Connecting the Language Parallel language is a way of structuring your descriptions so that the phrasing is similar.

4. Words and Phrases With the -ing form (gerund) With the -ing form (gerund) Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling. Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling.

5. Words and Phrases With infinitives: With infinitives: Parallel: Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle.

6. In your journal… 1) FIX Words and Phrases Not Parallel: Tommy likes hunting, skiing, and to fish up north at his family’s cabin. Not Parallel: Tommy likes hunting, skiing, and to fish up north at his family’s cabin.

7. Clauses Parallel: 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. Parallel: 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.

8. In your journal… 2) FIX Clauses Not Parallel: The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, as well as to ask questions. Not Parallel: The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, as well as to ask questions.

9. Lists after a Colon Parallel: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs. Parallel: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.

10. In your journal… 3) FIX Lists after a Colon Not Parallel: Chili is best when made using the following recipe: three hot peppers, using fresh chili powered, and adding cheddar cheese on top. Not Parallel: Chili is best when made using the following recipe: three hot peppers, using fresh chili powered, and adding cheddar cheese on top.