Instructional Planning

(The process of systematically planning, developing, evaluating and managing the

instructional process by using principles of teaching and learning - D.O. 42, s. 2016)
Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP)
DLP No.: Learning Area: Grade Level: Quarter: Duration: Date:
10 English 8 Fourth 45 minutes
Learning Compentency/ies: Code:
(Taken from the Curriculum Guide)
Use parallel structures
EN8G-Ia-7
Demonstrate the key concept about use parallel structures. Parallel
structure, or parallelism, ensures balance in writing by using the same
grammatical form for words, phrases, or clauses in a series. It improves
Key Concepts / Understandings to
clarity, readability, and effectiveness. For example, instead of saying
be Developed ‘She likes to dance, singing, and to draw,’ a parallel sentence would be
‘She likes to dance, to sing, and to draw.’ To avoid errors, all elements in
a list should follow the same grammatical pattern. Mastering parallel
structure creates smooth and professional writing.

Adapted Cognitive
Domain Process Dimensions
(D.O. No. 8, s. 2015)
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:
Remembering
Knowledge Understanding define parallel structures;
Applying
construct a sentences using the different words/phrases in
Analyzing
Skills grammatically correct;
Evaluating
Creating
Responding to
Attitude Phenomena
guess the given picture in 1 pics 1 word with self-confidence;
MAKABANSA: assemble the pieces of the map to complete
Values Organization
the picture in your respective groups with harmony.

2. Contents Parallel Structure

Conditional: Box, Recycled Carton, Marker, Activity sheet
Digital: TV, Laptop, PowerPoint Slides, cellphone
References:
English-Grade 8 Quarter 3- Module 6: Using Parallel Structures
https://www.scribd.com/document/645638955/DLP-PARALLEL-
STRUCTURE-2
3. Learning Resources https://www.scribd.com/document/640224306/04-03-23-Lesson-
Plan-Using-Parallel
Structures?
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CyjFzz4z3AO_ainKcWGNVJOl1EsFekBWBqxDYhzw_aem_k-
nouVrPCL0N6OsOsLTiWA
4. Procedures
The students will be divided into two groups. Each team
will receive an envelope containing puzzle pieces. Their
4.1 Introductory Activity task is to assemble the pieces to form a complete picture.
(5 minutes) Once completed, they will paste it onto the board. Teams
must work collaboratively within a 1-minute time limit. The
first team to successfully complete and paste their puzzle
 will receive

The students are divided into two groups. They are

tasked to guess the 4 pics 1 word to know what way did
princess Mulan will go first to reach her destination. Once
completed, Mulan will go to her destination and have a
happy trip.

4.2 Activity
(3 minutes)

Equal Matching Balance Similar

1. What did you notice about the words that you
assemble in 4 pics 1 word?
4.3 Analysis 2. How did you manage to assemble letters?
(2minutes)
3. Based on these pictures, what do you think our new
lesson for today will be?
4.4 Abstraction Parallel Structure
(20 minutes)
What is parallel structure?
The balance between two or more similar words,
phrases, or clauses is called parallelism in grammar.
What is Parallelism?
Parallelism is the matching of the forms of words,
phrases, or clauses within a sentence.
Examples:
NOT PARALLEL PARALLEL
I like to jog and walking. I like to jog and to walk.
I like jogging and walking.

The following need to have parallel grammatical

construction:
1. Words, phrases, and clauses joined by a coordinating
conjunction including for, and, nor, but, or, yet and so;
2. Words, phrases, and clauses joined by a correlative
conjunction
Such as not only, but also, both, and, either… or, and
neither…nor;
3. Words, phrases, and clauses joined by a comparative
expression including as much as, more than, and less than;
and
4. Words, phrases, and clauses in a series.

Examples;
NOT PARALLEL
1. We all need good nutrition and to exercise on a regular
basis.
2. I like both to read books and watching movies
3. I enjoy going out to a movie as much as I like watching
 on
Netflix.
4. He is smart, honest, and has a great sense of
responsibility.
PARALLEL
1. We all need good nutrition and regular exercise.
2. I like to read books and to watch movies.
I like both reading books and watching movies.
3. I enjoy going out to a movie as much as I like watching
on
Netflix.
4. He is smart, honest, and very responsible.
Guide Questions:
1. What is parallel structure?
2. What do you mean by parallelism?
3. Why is it important to develop skills in using parallel
structures when expressing your ideas?
4. How does parallelism help our daily conversation?
5. Which among the following need to have parallel
grammatical construction is easy to identify? Why?
The students will form three groups and work together
with honesty. Each group will be assigned a different set of
five words/phrases and must construct meaningful
sentences for each. Groups should discuss their ideas,
write their sentences neatly on a sheet of manila paper,
and ensure they are grammatically correct. Once finished,
a representative from each group will read their sentences
aloud to the class. Be creative and make sure everyone
participates in the activity. The task must be completed
within 5 minutes. Scoring will be based on specific criteria,
and the team with the highest score will receive a reward.
Scoring Criteria:
Sentence (40 Sentences are meaningful, clear,
Construction points) and grammatically correct.
4.5 Application
(5 minutes) Neatness (20 Sentences are written neatly and
& Organization points) properly arranged on the manila
paper.
Teamwork & (20 All members contribute and
Participation points) work together.
Creativity (20 Sentences are original and well
points) thought out.
Total: 100
points

4.6 Assessment INDIVIDUAL TASK

(5 minutes)
Directions: The students will be given an answer sheet.
Their task is to choose the letter that contains the phrase
or words that maintain parallel structure. They will write
their answers in the space provided.
1. During the lockdown, people were either baking,
dancing, or________.
A. garden B. planted C. Gardening D.
 planting
2. In my free time, I enjoy reading books more than
________.
A. watch movies B. watching movies
C. watched movies D. will watch movies
3. The mangoes that my mother bought from the market
are fresh and ________.
A. sweet B. sweetest C. sweeter D. getting
sweet
4. Learning a new language is not only inspiring but also
_____.
A. challenge B. challenged
C. challenging D. will challenge
5. There are a lot of activities you can do on the beach.
You can build a sandcastle, swim in the sea or
_______________.
A. chill in the cottage B. chilled in the cottage
C. chilling in the cottage D. will chill in the cottage
6. She is not only kind but also __________.
A. intelligence B. intelligent
C. intelligently D. more intelligent
7. During the summer, my friends and I love hiking,
camping, and __________
A. to swim B. swam C. swimming D.
swims
8. The new employee is hardworking, patient, and _______.
A. dedication B. dedicated C. dedicating D.
dedicate
9. My weekend plans include cleaning my room, doing my
homework, and __________.
A. to relax B. relaxing C. relaxed
D. relax
10. The restaurant is known for serving delicious food,
offering great service, and __________.
A. having a cozy atmosphere B. have a cozy
atmosphere
C. had a cozy atmosphere D. will have a cozy
atmosphere
Construct a NOT PARALLEL sentence and make it PARALLEL in
4.7 Assignment grammatically correct, at least 10 sentences. Write it in 1 whole sheet of
(2 minutes)
paper.
TELL ME!
The students will identify the given examples if it is
coordinating conjunction, comparative conjunction,
correlative conjunction and intensive conjunction.
1. We all need good nutrition and regular exercise.
2. I like to read books and to watch movies.
4.8 Concluding Activity I like both reading books and watching movies.
(3 minutes) 3. I enjoy going out to a movie as much as I like watching on
Netflix.
4. He is smart, honest, and very responsible.

"Keep your ideas parallel, and your message will stand

strong."
-William Strunk Jr.
5. Remarks
6. Reflections
C. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of learners
A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation.
who have caught up with the lesson.
B. No. of learners who require additional activities D. No. of learners who continue to require
for remediation. remediation.
E. Which of my learning strategies worked well? Why
did these work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter which my
principal or supervisor can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized materials did I
use/discover which I wish to share with other
teachers?

Prepared by:
Cebu Technological University-
Name: Miraflor C. Lano School:
Tuburan Campus
Position/
Student Division: Cebu Province
Designation:
Email
Contact Number: 09381941944 [email protected]
address:
Instructional Planning
(The process of systematically planning, developing, evaluating and managing the
instructional process by using principles of teaching and learning - D.O. 42, s. 2016)
Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP)
DLP No.: Learning Area: Grade Level: Quarter: Duration: Date:
10 English 8 Fourth 45 minutes
Learning Compentency/ies: Code:
(Taken from the Curriculum Guide)
Use parallel structures
EN8G-Ia-7
Demonstrate the key concept about use parallel
structures. Parallel structure, or parallelism, ensures
balance in writing by using the same grammatical form
for words, phrases, or clauses in a series. It improves
clarity, readability, and effectiveness. For example,
Key Concepts / Understandings to
be Developed instead of saying ‘She likes to dance, singing, and to
draw,’ a parallel sentence would be ‘She likes to dance, to
sing, and to draw.’ To avoid errors, all elements in a list
should follow the same grammatical pattern. Mastering
parallel structure creates smooth and professional writing.

Adapted Cognitive
Domain Process Dimensions
(D.O. No. 8, s. 2015)
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:
Remembering
Knowledge Understanding identify parallel structures;
Applying

use the correct words/phrases to make the sentence

Analyzing
Skills parallel to the series;
Evaluating
Creating
Responding to follow the pattern of the picture to assemble the given
Attitude Phenomena puzzle with self-confidence;
MAKABANSA: work collaboratively in your respective
Values Organization groups to spot the odd one out in the picture with
harmony.
2. Contents Parallel Structure
Conditional: Box, Recycled Carton, Marker, Activity sheet
Digital: TV, Laptop, PowerPoint Slides, cellphone
References:
English-Grade 8 Quarter 3- Module 6: Using Parallel Structures
https://www.scribd.com/document/645638955/DLP-PARALLEL-
STRUCTURE-2
3. Learning Resources https://www.scribd.com/document/640224306/04-03-23-Lesson-
Plan-Using-Parallel
Structures?
fbclid=IwY2xjawIekxJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf_cF5tUDbxVm9qvKk
CyjFzz4z3AO_ainKcWGNVJOl1EsFekBWBqxDYhzw_aem_k-
nouVrPCL0N6OsOsLTiWA
4. Procedures
The students will be divided into two groups. Each member will
participate in the task of spotting the odd one out in the picture. They
must choose one letter that is the odd one out. If a member knows the
answer, they will say, 'I do.' The first group to say 'I do' will have the
chance to share their answer.

4.1 Introductory Activity

(5 minutes)

The students will be divided into four groups. Each

group will receive an envelope containing puzzle pieces.
Their task is to assemble the pieces to form a complete
picture, and determine the 4 pics in 1 word. Once
completed, they will paste it onto the board and write their
answers near at the picture they assemble. Teams must
work collaboratively within a 1-minute time limit. The first
4.2 Activity team to successfully complete and paste their puzzle will
(10 minutes) receive a reward.

4.3 Analysis 1. What did you notice about the 4 pictures?

(5 minutes) 2. How did you manage to assemble the picture?
3. What strategy did you use to assemble the picture?
4. Based on these pictures, what do you think our new
lesson for today will be?
 Parallel Structure
What is parallel structure?
The balance between two or more similar words,
phrases, or clauses is called parallelism in grammar.
What is Parallelism?
Parallelism is the matching of the forms of words,
phrases, or clauses within a sentence.
Examples:
NOT PARALLEL PARALLEL
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Abstraction
(20 minute)

Examples;
Coordinating conjunction
We all need good nutrition and to exercise on a regular
basis.
We all need good nutrition and regular exercise.
Correlative conjunction
I like both to read books and watching movies.
I like to read books and to watch movies.
I like both reading books and watching movies.
Comparative conjunction
I enjoy going out to a movie as much as I like watching
on Netflix.
 I enjoy going out to a movie as much as I enjoy
watching on Netflix.
Intensive conjunction
He is smart, honest, and has a great sense of
responsibility.
He is smart, honest, and very responsible.

Guide Questions:
1. What is parallel structure?
2. What do you mean by parallelism?
3. Why is it important to develop skills in using parallel
structures when expressing your ideas?
4. How does parallelism help our daily conversation?
5. Which among the following conjunction is easy to
identify? Why?
The students will be divided into two groups. Using the given
words/phrases enclosed in parenthesis, they must modify the word to
make the sentence parallel to the series of words/phrases. They must
work collaboratively and complete the task within one minute.

(run) 1. to walk, to jump, to run

(sing) 2. dancing, acting, singing
(cook) 3. washed, cleaned, cooked
(quick) 4. immediately, carefully, quickly
(take) 5. will make, will buy, will take
(hike) 6. swimming, running, hiking
4.5 Application (cycle) 7. skating, running, cycling
(10 minutes)
(bike) 8. hiking, walking, biking
(play) 9. sliding, jumping, playing
(laugh) 10. shouted, raced, laughed
INDIVIDUAL TASK
Directions: The students will be given an answer sheet.
Their task is to choose the letter that contains the phrase
or words that maintain parallel structure. They will write
their answers before the number. They will be given two
minutes to answer.
1. During the lockdown, people were either baking,
dancing, or________.
A. garden B. planted C. Gardening D.
planting
2. In my free time, I enjoy reading books more than
________.
4.6 Assessment A. watch movies B. watching movies
(5 minutes)
C. watched movies D. will watch movies
3. Learning a new language is not only inspiring but also
_____.
A. challenge B. challenged C. challenging D. will
challenge
4. She is not only kind but also __________.
A. intelligence B. intelligent
C. intelligently D. more intelligent
5. During the summer, my friends and I love hiking,
camping, and __________
A. to swim B. swam C. swimming D.
swims
 Construct a NOT PARALLEL sentence in each
4.7 Assignment conjunction and make it PARALLEL in grammatically
(3 minutes)
correct, at least 10 sentences. Write it in ½ crosswise .
The students will guess whether the sentence displayed on the
PowerPoint slide is PARALLEL or NOT PARALLEL.

1. She likes reading, to swim, and jogging. NOT PARALLEL

2. She likes to read, to swim, and to jog. PARALLEL
3. He enjoys playing basketball, to swim, and riding a bike. NOT
PARALLEL
4.8 Concluding Activity 4. She wants to travel, learning new languages, and meeting new
(2 minutes) people.
NOT PARALLEL
5. She wants traveling, learning new languages, and meeting new
people.
PARALLEL
"Keep your ideas parallel, and your message will stand
strong."
-William Strunk Jr.

5. Remarks
6. Reflections
C. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of learners
A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation.
who have caught up with the lesson.
B. No. of learners who require additional activities D. No. of learners who continue to require
for remediation. remediation.
E. Which of my learning strategies worked well? Why
did these work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter which my
principal or supervisor can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized materials did I
use/discover which I wish to share with other
teachers?

Prepared by:
Cebu Technological University-
Name: Miraflor C. Lano School:
Tuburan Campus
Position/
Student Division: Cebu Province
Designation:
Email
Contact Number: 09381941944 [email protected]
address: