This document contains a lesson on modal verbs for students. It begins with an attendance check and review of verbs. It then presents a game testing knowledge of modal verbs like "shall", "should", and "must". The main content defines modal verbs as auxiliary verbs that indicate actions, states of being, or conditions. It provides examples of modal verbs and groups them by whether they express permission, obligation, or prohibition. Examples are given and a class activity has students practice identifying modal verbs. For assessment, students are asked to complete a paragraph about COVID-19 using the correct modal verbs. Finally, students are assigned a group project to create a superhero using modal verbs in the description.
4. Review of the Past Lesson:
VERB
• Is a word that indicate action or a state of being or condition.
• A verb is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject perform.
Example:
John walks in the morning. Anthony is throwing the football.
VERB VERB
5. LET’S PLAY A GAME!
Mechanics:
1. Prepare a sheet of paper.
2. Allot yourself 10 seconds to answer every question.
3. Honesty is the best policy.
4. Enjoy and Good luck!
6. This is worth P200,000.00
• Which modal would you use?
I______ return, McArthur said.
A. will
B. should
C. could
D. shall
Correct answer is letter D.
7. This is worth P400,000.00
• Which modal would you use?
You _____ think again before you ask to drink.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. need to
Correct Answer is letter B.
8. This is worth P600,000.00
• Which modal would you use?
He____ knows more about his enemies.
A. Ought to
B. Needs to
C. Have to
D. Did to
Correct Answer is letter A.
9. This is worth P800,000.00
Which modals would you use?
I _____ study every night so I _____ pass the test.
A. must, need to
B. should, ought to
C. have to, may
D. will, can
Correct Answer is Letter D.
10. This worth P1,000,000.00
• Which modals would you use?
There_____ be a connection between and among people in this diverse
world and _____ be focused on building ties.
A. should, would
B. must, should
C. will, should
D. would, must
Correct Answer is letter B.
12. LESSON OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the discussion, the students must be able to:
• Define what modal verbs are;
• Identify modal verbs of permission, obligation, and prohibition; and
• Use appropriate modal verbs to ask permission, express obligation and
prohibition;
13. What is Modals?
• They are special type of auxiliary verbs.
• They alter or complete the meaning of the main verb.
• They express ideas such as capacity, possibility, obligation, permission,
prohibition, probability, request, and desire.
• They can also indicate the level of formality in the conversation.
• They do not take “s” for the third person singular.
16. Modal that express Permission are:
Can could may
We use can to ask for/give permission to do something:
1. Can I ask a question, please?
2. Yes, you can ask a question now.
Could is more formal and polite than can:
1. Could I ask a question, please?
2. Could I ask for a glass of water, please?
May is another more formal and polite way of asking permission:
1. May I ask a question, please?
2. May we go home now?
17. Let’s try!
You want to ask permission to take a call.
• Can I take this call?
• Could I take this call?
• May I take this call?
- Yes, you can.
- Yes, you may.
18. Modals that express obligation are:
must have to
We use must and have to say that it is necessary to do something:
1.You must stop at a red light.
2. Everyone must bring something to eat.
3. Everyone have to obey the law.
19. Suggestion
• We use should and ought to to make suggestions, give advice, or
express moral obligation.
1. We should do a rehearsal before the final show.
2. You ought to respect the opinion of others.
20. Modals that express prohibition are:
cannot must not
We use cannot & must not to say that something is forbidden.
1. You cannot use your phone while taking the examination.
2. You must not tell anyone about my secret.
• I forbid you tell anyone.
• Don’t tell anyone.
21. In a Nutshell:
• What are modals?
Modals are special type of auxiliary verbs that alter or complete the
meaning of the main verb and express ideas such as permission,
obligation, and prohibition.
They can also indicate the level of formality in the conversation.
• Can you give examples of modal verbs?
Shall must could might will
Ought to may would should can
22. What modals are used to express…
Permission? Obligation? Prohibition?
can must cannot
could have to must not and
may not
may should &
ought to suggestion
23. Let’s Try
ACTIVITY
Task I. Directions: Guess the words described below. Complete the missing letters to
create an answer. Use the blanks as your clues. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1.This is a type of modal which indicates that something should not be done or that
someone must not do something.
P__O__ __B__T__O___N
2. This type of modal is used to express responsibility or commitment. Examples of this
modal are must and have to.
O___L___G A____I____ ____
3. This is a type of modal which is used to express consent or approval. Examples of this
modal are can and could.
___ ___R___I___ ___I___ N
24. 4. This verb form is use to express a degree of certainty about an outcome or the
possibility of something.
___ O___A___
APPLICATION
Task II. A. Choose among the choices the correct modal that is appropriate in the sentence. Write
your answer in a 1/2 sheet of paper.
1.She looks pretty sick. I think she _____ go to the doctor.
A. Can C. mustn’t
B. Should D. don’t have to
2.You’ve been driving all day. You ____ be exhausted!
A. Should C. may
B. Must D. ought to
3. If you are interested in losing weight, you _____ try this new diet.
A. Can C. don’t have to
B. mustn’t D. should
25. 4. The manager is not here, but you ____ call him through his mobile number.
A. don’t have to C. may
B. ought to D. must not
5. ____we send the package by mail or by express?
A. Will C. can
B. Shall D. should
________________________________________________________________
Self-Check:
Task I Task II
1. PROHIBITION 1. should
2. OBLIGATION 2. must
3. PERMISSION 3. should
4. MODAL 4. may
5. shall
26. ASSESSMENT
Directions: Complete the given paragraph about COVID-19 by supplying the right
modal. Rewrite the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper.
In our day-to-day living with the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 2019
(COVID-19), we are advised that we 1.__________ always wear a mask when going
out of our homes. We 2. _________ always abide with the protocols in order to be
safe and away from harm. The government is working very hard so that we
3. ________ be always outside to look for food and essential needs. We 4.________wash our
hands regularly and observe social distancing. We 5. ________see to it that we will be
doing our roles in keeping ourselves healthy. COVID-19 has created a global health crisis
that has completely changed the way we perceive our world and our everyday lives.
27. Directions: Check the box to determine whether the underlined phrase expresses
permission, obligation or prohibition. Copy the grid on a separate sheet of paper and
reflect your answer in the appropriate column.
Sentence Prohibition Obligation Permission
1. Passengers must not play
music or talk on this part of
the train.
2. You can’t rent a car without
a credit card.
3. You have to show your ID
before you can enter the
place.
4. You can sit here. The seat
is free.
5. I must hand in all
requirements before Friday.
28. ANSWER KEY:
• Assessment A. Assessment B.
1. must 1. Prohibition
2. have to 2. Prohibition
3. don’t have to 3. Obligation
4. must 4. Permission
5. have to 5. Obligation
29. ASSIGNMENT
1. Group yourself into four(4) groups.
2. Make up your own super hero.
3. Draw it on the illustration board.
4. On a whole sheet of paper, describe your superhero using can, cannot,
and could, couldn’t.
5. Present your assignment tomorrow to one of the members who will
dress and act like your super hero.
30. RUBRICS
Drawing Shows uniqueness and
heroic qualities in the
drawing . Skillful used of
shading to form body.
30%
Costume & Acting The design/acting
capture the flavor of the
character by including
several details that
accurately reflected on
the drawing.
30%
Description Proper use of grammar
by using the words
can/can’t and
could/couldn’t.
40%
