A Semi-detailed Lesson Plan in English 9

November 11, 2019 2:00 - 3:00

Flores, Yany M. Mrs. Divinia C. Cuizon
Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher

I. Objectives
A. Determine how modals are used in a sentence; and
B. Use correct modal in a sentence.
[Code: EN9G-IIIa-3.6]

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Modals
B. Reference: English Communication Arts and Skills through Anglo-American and Philippine
Literatures, page 140
C. Materials: visual aids

III. Procedure
A. Review
The students will be asked what are the points to remember in telling a story.

B. Motivation
The following questions will be asked:
As a student who used to encounter English everyday, are you confused about which you should use:
"can" or "could" or "may", especially when constructing a sentence? How about "should" or "must"?
How do these words differ from one another?
When should we use each of them in a sentence?

C. Lesson Proper
1. Activity
The class is grouped into six. Incomplete sentences will be presented on the board. Each group will
supply the appropriate modal to complete the sentence. The group who got the most correct answers will
be the winner.

Choices
A. can B. could C. may D. should E. must

1. I _______ play the piano when I was younger.

2. Most of my classmates ______ speak English.
3. If you finish, you _______ play outside.
4. I _______ stop smoking. It is really bad for my health.
5. When you go to Berlin, you _______ visit the palace in Potsdam.
6. You ________ be at work before 9:00.
7. I ______ sing very well.
8. You _________ stay away from tall buildings
9. __________ you pass me the salt, please?
10. _______ I sit next to you?
2. Analysis

1. In the English language, which part of speech do the words in the choices belong?
2. How are the sentences completed?
3. How did you determine the appropriate modal that best completes each sentence?
4. When can we use a particular modal in a sentence?

3. Abstraction

The words given in the choices are called modals. When we say modal, this is a type of auxillary (helping
verb) that is used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.
The most common modals in English language are: can, could, may, should, and must.

CAN - It is used to express ability (the capacity to do something).

Example: She can run a five-minute mile.
Can you play basketball?
He can compose an entire symphony in his head.
CAN is also used to express permission in an informal setting.
Example: Can I have another hotdog? (When talking to a friend)
Can you give me a paper? (When talking to a classmate)
We can go to our house if you are all bored here. (When talking to peers)

COULD - it is used to express possibility, past ability, and to make requests.

Example: Extreme rain could cause the river to flood the city. (Possibility)
I could play basketball when I was 12. (Past Ability)
Could you move a little to the left? I can't see the blackboard. (Request)
We could go on the trip if I did not have to work this weekend. (Conditional)

MAY - It is used to express permission in formal and most polite situations.

Example: You may borrow my jacket.
May I smoke in here?
May I make a phone call?
Johnny, you may leave the table when you have finished your dinner.

SHOULD - It is used to make recommendations or give advise.

Example: You should focus now on your family and less on work.
I should be in the office by 7:00 am.
We should return the videotape before the video rental closes.

MUST - It is used to express certainty; necessity or strong recommendation.

Example: Students must pass an entrance examination to study at this school.
You must take some medicine for that cough.
You must not swim in that river. It's full of crocodiles.
That must be Jerry. They said he was tall with bright red hair.

4. Application
The class is divided into six groups. Each group will be instructed to compose a one paragraph story
containing modals. After that, they will be told to present their output in front.
IV. Evaluation
Direction: Complete the following sentences by supplying the appropriate modal. Do this in a 1/4 piece of
paper.

V. Assignment
Gather information about William Butler Yeats and his literary works. Do this in a 1/4 piece of paper.