1. AP Language and Composition “It’s a Parallelism Tryouts Tuesday!” March 23, 2010 Mr. Houghteling

2. Agenda Review Exercises 1 and 2 from page 343. “The Singer Solution to World Poverty” Page 319 Parallelism QuickQuiz

3. Exercise 1 1. noun phrases— a penny saved /penny earned 2. nouns– a genius/ a lunatic 3. prepositional phrases- for the students / for the teachers 4. verb phrases- work fast / ask few questions / keep a low profile 5. clauses-After you finish your homework / before you check your email

4. Exercise 2 1. My new exercise program and strict diet will help me lose the weight I gained over the holidays. 2. As part of his accounting business, Rick works with private clients, does some pro bono work, and helps corporations. 3. Try not to focus on the mistakes you’ve made; instead, focus on the lessons you’ve learned.

5. Exercise 2 4. In any new job, a person will experience some anxiety and work long hours to make a good impression. 5. A competent physician will assess a patient’s physical symptoms and mental attitude.

6. The Singer Solution Identify Singer’s argument. Identify use of rhetorical appeals. Identify Singer’s method of development.

7. “The Singer Solution” HOMEWORK: Read and re- read through page 321. Be ready to discuss and analyze what you’ve read.