1. The AP
Day 9

2. September 1, 2011 Assign Yourself: Vocab Day 3
Do Now! (Real ACT problem! Correct the sentence.)
Ernie vowed [promised] that during vacation, he would do nothing but get some sleep, play guitar, and maybe seeing a movie. (4 min)
A. NO CHANGE
B. sleep, playing guitar, and seeing a movie
C. Get some sleep, playing guitar, and see a movie
D. sleep, fish, and maybe see a movie
Objective: SWBAT correctly use parallel structure.
HW check after we do the “what are we learning today”

3. What do you know? Parallel Structure Syntax
Write down each of these words. What do you think of as the definition of each word? What comes to your mind first?
Parallel Structure
Syntax

4. Group Chart Know Want to know Learned Do Now! Guiding Questions
Notes & Anchor Chart

5. Guiding Questions What is parallel structure?
How do I fix errors in parallel structure?

6. I. Parallel Structure
2, 4, 6, 8 Look for the pattern.

7. Write the sentence below.
I like sleeping, running, and eating. I like hiking, to run, and eating. I like hiking in mountains and eating in restaurants.

8. Watch the video. Take notes.

9. Items in a series, list, or compound
Ex. Devon ran to the store, scoured the shelves, and grabbed the first box of detergent she saw.

10. Items in a series, list, or compound
Ex. Anthony went to the story to buy lemons, apples, and carrots.

11. Comparisons
Ex. Students in Ms. Campbell’s class are more fluent in German than Mr. Friedberg.
(FIX THE SENTENCE)

12. Select the sentence with proper parallel construction.
A. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose. B. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
A. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph. B. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.

13. Practice 3. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure.
Kim practices yoga every day for the relaxation and because it makes her more flexible.
Kim practices yoga every day because it's relaxing and for flexibility.
Kim practices yoga every day for relaxation and for flexibility.

14. VIP Practice: Fix it
4. Ashlee Simpson had a nose job, got two tattoos, and her hair is blonde again.
Warning: some sentences may be too ridiculous for human audiences.

15. 5. Lindsay Lohan was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, promoting her new movie, doing more push-ups, and said "Oh, #&%!" on the air.

16. Practice
Complete the PARALLELISM WORKSHEET that is your HOMEWORK for THURSDAY. Partner A= ODD Partner B= EVEN

17. EXIT SLIP #1
Here. We. Go.
Number your paper 1-4. No need to write the question down. Just write the answer.

18. 1. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure.
Bob's duties include answering the phone, taking delivery orders, and occasionally driving the delivery truck.
Bob's duties include answering the phone, the taking of delivery orders and the occasional delivery truck driving.
Bob's duties include answering the phone, taking delivery orders, and occasionally he drives the delivery truck.

19. 2. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure.
The dinner speaker's joke was not amusing, nor tasteful.
The dinner speaker's joke wasn't amusing, nor was it tasteful.
The dinner speaker's joke was neither amusing nor tasteful.

20. 3. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure.
A. We were told to remain in the customs office and to have our identification ready.
B. We were told to remain in the customs office and have our identification ready.
C. We were told to remain in the customs office and that we should have our identification ready.

21. 4. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure.
Dwight prefers the sports model not only because of the way it handles the road but also because it looks good.
Dwight prefers the sports model not only because it handles the road well, but because of the way it looks.
Dwight prefers the sports model not only because of the way it handles the road but also because of the way it looks.

22. SWBAT: compare and contrast how different media cover the same issues and target specific audiences.
QUICKWRITE Who is FOX’s target audience? The New York Times? NBC? MTV News? Channel One?

23. Anchor Chart The purpose of the anchor chart is:
To recall as much as possible that has been learned during class.
To fill in gaps
To “Anchor” learning so that it stays with you.
To prepare for Exit Slips.