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Persuasion and Parallel Structure Lesson PlanPersuasion and Parallel Structure Lesson Plan
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9th - 12th
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Persuasion and Parallel Structure

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Discuss the definition of parallel structure with your high school class. In small groups, they read a section of "The Declaration of Independence" to identify examples of parallel structure. Each learner writes an essay explaining the author's use of parallel structure.

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parallel structure, sentence structure

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parallel structure, organizational patterns, l.9-10.1., english language arts

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