PLAY FIRST PARALLEL STRUCTURE Improving Your Writing Parallel

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PARALLEL STRUCTURE Improving Your Writing

Parallel? having the same direction, course, nature, or ten dency; corresponding; similar;

1. 2. What are some things that must be parallel in order to function properly?

Being parallel in your writing Occurs when there are: 2 or more grammatical constructions in a series separated by commas Or Any kind of grammatical construction that a writer (YOU) can string together.

Why Parallel? We use parallelism in our writing in order to: Shock Inspire Fire up the imagination

Why Parallel? Parallelism can help to make your writing more effective. Matching For example Elie Wiesel Night(1960) “dragging their packs, dragging their lives, deserting their homes, cringing like beaten dogs”(14 -15).

Thesis Statements Main Assertion 2. The main reasons supporting your assertion Strengthen your support EXAMPLES Thesis statements using the prompt: should students be allowed to have cell phones in school? 1.

Parallel? 1. Cell phones should not be allowed at school because students could be distracted, stealing phones, and cheating. 2. Cell phones should not be allowed at school because of potential distractions, thefts, and to be used for cheating. 3. Cell phones should not be allowed at school because they may be stolen or broken.

Now you try Persuasive essay thesis using parallelism Your principal has asked students to suggest a school rule that should be changed. Think of one rule that you would like to have changed. Write a letter convincing your principal that this rule should be changed. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence. (Thesis Statement ONLY)