ME Eng 8 Q1 0501_PS_Misplaced Modifierssss.pptx

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1. Lesson 5.1 Misplaced Modifiers

2. Misplaced modifiers happen when a modifier is not placed right next to the word it modifies.

3. Identify the modifier in the sentence. Determine if it is describing the correct word or phrase. Identifying Misplaced Modifiers The delivery man spoke to the recipient’s relative who delivered the package .

4. Place the modifier next to the word it should logically modify. Correcting Misplaced Modifiers The delivery man who delivered the package spoke to the recipient’s relative.

5. Try correcting these sentences. The volleyball players won the trophy wearing green jersey shirts. Our hopes grew smaller to win first place in the contest. The girl waited for the blonde bus.

6. Write “C” if the statement does not have a misplaced modifier, or write “M” if it does. ____1. We decided to go to another restaurant after going through a confusing menu in another. ____ 2. After making the bed, we came down to have breakfast. ____3. The dog ate the food that was hungry.

7. ____4. I opened my Christmas gift extremely excited. ____5. Flying swiftly into the sky, I watched the dove come toward me. ____6. I rescued a wounded cat under an abandoned car. ____7. Crushed beyond repair, I watched my mobile phone from my window as it fell.

8. ____8. Ice cream was bought by Leonard that was strawberry and chocolate-flavored. ____9. Screaming loudly, Margareth ran around the house. ____10. Cathy and Julius saw a yellow house driving around the town.

9. Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the misplaced modifier. Jessica figured what is wrong in the sentence after a few minutes. After seeing its expression, Mira and Meinard gave the food to the dog on a large plate. Sandy finally buys the clothes pondering about its price. The poet wrote a plethora of poems wandering in the forest.

10. 5. The hunter waited for the birds from the tree with a bow and arrow. 6. Lorna put all the books inside her cabinet that she bought from the bookstore. 7. The gray dog wandered in the field sniffing around. 8. The painter captured the mood of the scenery with his amazing talent. 9. The painting was placed on the wall, which illustrates the scene we saw on our trip. 10. The coffee was spilled on the table that was scorching.

11. Write a paragraph about a topic of your choice. Avoid cases of misplaced modifiers in your paragraph. The rubric on the next slide will be used in evaluating your work.

12. Criteria Below expectations 1 Needs improvement 2 Meets expectations 3 Exceeds expectations 4 Content (50%) Clear and evident focus on the topic The content is unclear and unsupported with textual evidence. The content is somewhat clear and supported with textual evidence. The content is clear and supported with textual evidence. The content is very clear and well supported with textual evidence. Organization (25%) Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas The progression of ideas is disorganized . Transitions are unclear , making the text almost impossible to understand. The progression of ideas is somewhat organized . Transitions are somewhat clear , leading to vague understanding. The progression of ideas is organized . Transitions are clear , leading to full understanding. The progression of ideas is well organized . Transitions are clear and effective , leading to full and easy understanding. Language (25%) Spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word usage There are four or more language errors. There are four or more cases of misplaced modifiers. There are two to three language errors. There are two to three cases of misplaced modifiers. There is one language error. There is one case of a misplaced modifier. There are no language errors. There are no cases of misplaced modifiers.

13. What are some of the consequences of sharing unclear or disorganized information with the people we are talking to? Values Integration

14. A modifier is a word or group of words that describe other words in the sentence. A modifier is misplaced if it is not placed right next to the word it describes. Having a misplaced modifier in a sentence will make it awkward, confusing, and illogical.

15. You will assume the role of the president of the Philippines. Ask yourself, “If one day I am elected as the president of the country, what changes will I make in the Philippines?” Write a three- to five-paragraph descriptive essay about it. Share your work with the class.

16. Criteria Below expectations 1 Needs improvement 2 Meets expectations 3 Exceeds expectations 4 Content (50%) Clear and evident focus on the topic The content is unclear and unsupported with textual evidence. The content is somewhat clear and supported with textual evidence. The content is clear and supported with textual evidence. The content is very clear and well supported with textual evidence. Organization (25%) Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas The progression of ideas is disorganized . Transitions are unclear , making the text almost impossible to understand. The progression of ideas is somewhat organized . Transitions are somewhat clear , leading to vague understanding. The progression of ideas is organized . Transitions are clear , leading to full understanding. The progression of ideas is well organized . Transitions are clear and effective , leading to full and easy understanding. Language (25%) Spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word usage There are four or more language errors. There are four or more cases of misplaced modifiers. There are two to three language errors. There are two to three cases of misplaced modifiers. There is one language error. There is one case of a misplaced modifier. There are no language errors. There are no cases of misplaced modifiers.

17. Choose a topic from the following: poverty stress procrastination racism teenage pregnancy cyber bullying suicide body image issues Assignment

18. 2. Construct 10 sentences out of your chosen topic. 3. Use modifiers in your sentences. 4. Make sure to avoid occurrences of misplaced modifiers in your sentences. 5. Write your work in one whole sheet of paper. Assignment

19. Criteria Below expectations 1 Needs improvement 2 Meets expectations 3 Exceeds expectations 4 Content (50%) Clear and evident focus on the topic The content is unclear and unsupported with textual evidence. The content is somewhat clear and supported with textual evidence. The content is clear and supported with textual evidence. The content is very clear and well supported with textual evidence. Organization (25%) Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas The progression of ideas is disorganized . Transitions are unclear , making the text almost impossible to understand. The progression of ideas is somewhat organized . Transitions are somewhat clear , leading to vague understanding. The progression of ideas is organized . Transitions are clear , leading to full understanding. The progression of ideas is well organized . Transitions are clear and effective , leading to full and easy understanding. Language (25%) Spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word usage There are four or more language errors. There are four or more cases of misplaced modifiers. There are two to three language errors. There are two to three cases of misplaced modifiers. There is one language error. There is one case of a misplaced modifier. There are no language errors. There are no cases of misplaced modifiers.

20. Benner, Margaret. n.d. Avoiding Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers. Accessed August 15, 2018. https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/moduleDangling.htm . Curley, Christopher. "What Are Misplaced Modifiers and Dangling Modifiers?" Study.com. Accessed August 15, 2018. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-dangling-modifier.html . Writing for Success. n.d. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers. Accessed August 15, 2018. http://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/chapter/2-7-misplaced-and-dangling-modifiers/ . University of Washington. n.d. ESL: Coherence and Cohesion. Accessed August 15, 2018. https://www.uwb.edu/wacc/services/eslhandbook/coherence .