Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 7
Lesson Length: 1 hour
Keywords/Tags: misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers, modifiers
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn about and practice fixing misplaced and dangling modifiers.

  • ELA.7.C.3.1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
  • Other ELAGSE7L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing orrnspeakingrnc. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.*
Video : Modifiers Video 1
Instructions: Please watch this video first, followed by video 2. Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.")
Video : Modifiers Video 2
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Resources : Extra Assistance
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below.
Anchor Charts
Use the document attached to help guide you as you work.
Extra Practice Game
Use this Blooket set to practice with your friends!
Quiz : Dangling/Misplaced Modifiers Quiz
Instructions: Do your best to complete this quiz. Use the videos and resources to help you! Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

I gave a pizza to my friend covered in hot cheese and pepperoni 

Question #2

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

Waiting for the bus, time slowly dragged by.

Question #3

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

Running down the field, a football hit him in the head.

Question #4

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

The dog rolled around on the carpet covered in mud

Question #5

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

The dog rolled around on the carpet covered in mud

Question #6

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

As the teacher explained the instructions, I passed out the exam.

Question #7

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

Greg recieved a box from the girl that was empty

Question #8

Misplaced modifier, Dangling modifier, or correct as is?

Needing to leave quickly, the lunchbox was left at home.