- English Learners' Class
  - Goal for English learners
    - Becoming a good speaker and writer
    - Importance of self-expression
  - Parallel Structure as a Tool
    - Definition of parallel structure
      - Similarity of structure in related words, phrases, clauses, or sentences
      - Grammatical structures should be equal and serve the same purpose
    - Types of parallel structure
      - Arranged by words
        - Example: Adjectives forming neat and orderly sentences
      - Arranged by phrases
        - Example: "By what they say and by what they do"
      - Arranged by clauses
        - Example: Abraham Lincoln's quote on fooling people
      - Arranged by sentences
        - Example: Judy Ciphers' essay "Why I Want a Wife"
    - Functions of parallel structure
      - Adds neatness and orderliness to language
      - Enhances clarity and simplicity
      - Increases persuasiveness and impact
      - Ensures consistency in meaning
  - Examples of Effective Use
    - Barack Obama’s victory speech
      - Use of nouns with coordinating conjunctions
      - Creates hope and responsibility
    - Abraham Lincoln’s statement
      - Rhythmic and memorable phrasing
    - Judy Ciphers’ feminist essay
      - Irony through consistent structure
  - Teaching Focus
    - Classification of parallel structure
    - Challenges in understanding its function
  - After-class Tasks
    - Practice analyzing parallel structures
    - Read Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech
    - Identify examples of parallel structure in famous speeches