Expressing ability, permission, obligation, and
possibility in English grammar.
課程介紹
Modal Verbs - How to master the nuance.
Obejctive:
Identify the modal verbs
Can, could,may, might, must, shall, should, will, would
Identify the different types of modal verbs
Warm Up
Focus on: Must / musn't and can / can't
Student has to invent five funny classroom rules using the focus verb
Example: The teacher must sing before class
Presentation
Discuss in class, and elicit answers from the student.
Obejctive:
Identify the modal verbs
Can, could,may, might, must, shall, should, will, would
Identify the different types of modal verbs
Warm Up
Focus on: Must / musn't and can / can't
Student has to invent five funny classroom rules using the focus verb
Example: The teacher must sing before class
Presentation
Discuss in class, and elicit answers from the student.
- What are Modal Verbs?
- Golden Rules of Modal Verb
- Ability, Permission, Advice
- Obligation, Probability, Certainty
- Practical Application & Practice
Practice
Task: Student to use each modal verb in a sentence in the present, past and future form
Ability: Can - I can drive a car
Permission: Can - Can I drive your car / May I drive your car
Advice / suggestion - He should go home
Obligation / necessity - You must go to work
Probability / cerntainty - It might rain later
Task: Students to list all the modal verbs and match them to their usages
Production.
Task: Choose the correct option
Imagine you are driving and see a sign that clearly states "Emergency Zone - No Parking." Which modal verb best completes the following sentence, indicating a strict prohibition: "You ________ park your car here; it is a restricted emergency zone and you will be towed immediately."
A - don't have to
B - musn't
C - shouldn't
D - Might not
Student to discuss the following statement focussing on the difference in the "tone" or "mood"
How might a teacher or future employer react differently to "Can I...?" versus "May I...?" versus "I must...?" Why is this choice critical for professional and social success?
Production / Conclusion
Modal Verb - Exit challenge
Student to make 5 quick sentences using different modal verbs.
Homework
You are an advice columnist - "Agony Aunt" and you get this letter, how would you answer it?
"Dear Agony Aunt,
My little brother eats my snacks every day. What should I do?”
Task: Student to use each modal verb in a sentence in the present, past and future form
Ability: Can - I can drive a car
Permission: Can - Can I drive your car / May I drive your car
Advice / suggestion - He should go home
Obligation / necessity - You must go to work
Probability / cerntainty - It might rain later
Task: Students to list all the modal verbs and match them to their usages
Production.
Task: Choose the correct option
Imagine you are driving and see a sign that clearly states "Emergency Zone - No Parking." Which modal verb best completes the following sentence, indicating a strict prohibition: "You ________ park your car here; it is a restricted emergency zone and you will be towed immediately."
A - don't have to
B - musn't
C - shouldn't
D - Might not
Student to discuss the following statement focussing on the difference in the "tone" or "mood"
How might a teacher or future employer react differently to "Can I...?" versus "May I...?" versus "I must...?" Why is this choice critical for professional and social success?
Production / Conclusion
Modal Verb - Exit challenge
Student to make 5 quick sentences using different modal verbs.
Homework
You are an advice columnist - "Agony Aunt" and you get this letter, how would you answer it?
"Dear Agony Aunt,
My little brother eats my snacks every day. What should I do?”
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