3. Welcome toclass!
Today's Agenda:
MODALS
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Understand what modals are
Identify the modals of permission
Use modals of permission appropriately in a sentence
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NO SMOKING
DO NOT ENTER
YOU CAN PITCH IN HERE
YOU CANNOT EAT HERE
9. Modals of Permission
PERMISSION- an authorization granted for
something or a formal content
Lesson for Today
Modals
- Are helping verbs that denote intention
or feeling of the speaker. They indicate
likelihood, permission, ability, possibility,
suggestions, prohibition, advice, order
or request. It is always accompanied
with a verb in its base form:
Modal + (base form) =can eat, should
walk, may pay
10.
11. Students can use a
dictionary for this
activity.
You can pet my dog.
TAKE NOTE
Can
cans
Pet
petting
Understanding theLesson
12.
13. CAN
-to give permission or ask permission
-less polite and for familiar people
Example: Can I help you with that?
Can you pass the pepper?
Can I bring my dog with me?
COULD
-used as a more polite and formal modal in asking permission
-expresses a statement saying that somebody is allowed to do
something in the past but not in the present
Example: Could I borrow your book?
I remember we could go out and play as long as we want
to because the sun wasn’t that hot back then.
Modals that express PERMISSION
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14. MIGHT
-is used for respect and politeness
Example: Might I ask what is your name?
MAY
-the most polite and formal way to ask and
give permission
Example: May I go out ma’am?
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assistance from the government.
Mau I use your restroom, please?
Modals that express PERMISSION
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17. COULD
ACTIVITY: Choose a modal that
best complete each statement.
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MIGHT
MAY
CAN
18. ACTIVITY #1
You want to ask your mom if she will allow you to go out with your friend named
Jill.
Mom, _______ I go out with Jill to the school play?
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can
19. ACTIVITY #2
You called your brother’s office but you got directed to the secretary, so you ask.
Hello, ______ I speak with Mr. Santiago, please?
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may
20. ACTIVITY #3
Teacher: Okay class, I want you to bring pencils. We will sketch a map to your
house.
Because you were so excited to the activity, you broke the tip of your pencil but
you forgot to bring your sharpener. You are going to ask your seatmate. However,
you are not that close to your seatmate.
______ you lend me an extra pencil please?
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Could
21. ACTIVITY #4
You are in a 5 star hotel and you want to ask the waiter for a glass of water. What
should you say?
Waiter, ______ I trouble you for a glass of water please?
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May/
might
22. ACTIVITY #5
After hours of working your assignment, your friend asks you if he can go home
early.
He brad, is it okay for me to go now, I have to help my mom on house chores.
Sure, you ______ go now. I’ve got it covered!
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can
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“Mom, can I go out
with Jill to the school
play?”
“Yes! You can go with
Jill!”
“Hello, may I speak
with Mr. Santiago,
please?”
“Could you lend me an
extra pencil please? I
accidentally broke
mine awhile ago.”
“ Excuse me! Waiter,
may/might I trouble you
for a glass of water
please?”
“Sure, you can go now.
I’ve got it covered.
24. Assessment
A. Read and analyze each statement. Use the appropriate modal
verb of permission .Encircle the modal verb.
Example : Tell your friend that he has permission to have another
biscuit.
You can have another biscuit.
1. You’re a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission
to leave the room.
2. You ask your mom for permission to go to a party tonight.
You are polite but don’t use ‘may’.
3. Tell your friend that everyone has permission to wear any
kind of socks to school.
4. Tell someone that she has permission to take a bottle of
water into the exam. You’re a teacher speaking to a student
formally
5. Ask a friend for permission to use her phone. Be informal.
A. Identify the appropriate modal verb
of permission.
Can, could, may, might
.
1. "Mom ____ I go with Jill to the
school play?
2. _____ you lend me your pencil
please? I left mine at home.
3. Hello, ____ I speak with Mr.
Arnado please?
4. Waiter, ____ I trouble you for a
glass of water please?
5. _____ you give me hand with this
zipper? I can't quite get it.
25. Answer
1.May I leave the room?
2.Could I go to the party tonight?
3.You can wear any kind of socks to school.
4.You may take a bottle of water into the exam.
5.Can I use your phone?
1.Can
2. Could
3. May
4. Might
5. could
Can: 1.You saw your friend carrying lots of books.
2. You are eating at a restaurant with your best friend.
What is it?
COULD
Maam, is there something wrong?
:my car suddenly stopped sir
Can: 1.You saw your friend carrying lots of books.
2. You are eating at a restaurant with your best friend.
What is it?
COULD
Maam, is there something wrong?
:my car suddenly stopped sir
