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Modals - Lesson Plan for English 9

Bachelor of Secondary Education (Polytechnic University of the Philippines)

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A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 9

I. Objectives
At the end of the discussion, the students must be able to:
 analyze the proper usage of modals expressing ability.
 reflect about the different abilities they possess.
 perform tasks in relation to the song’s message.
II. Subject Matter
Topic: Modals expressing Ability
Reference: De Guzman, Rolando C.; et. al (2016) Modal Auxiliaries. The New
Modern English In Action, Volume 26 (Issue no. 4), pp. 3-5.

(2015, March 26). Retrieved March 23, 2018, from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66ftvQR5f8Y

N. (2010, September 16). Retrieved March 23, 2018, from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlXWp6vFdE

Materials: Visual Aids, Laptop, Projector, PowerPoint Presentation, Speaker,

Chalk and Chalkboard

III. Procedure
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Prayer
Please lead the prayer. (S1 leads the prayer.)
2. Greetings
Good morning Ma’am Dela Cruz!
Good morning grade 9!
3. Classroom Conditioning
Before you take your seat, please (The students comply.)
pick up the trashes around you and
arrange your chairs properly.
(The students sit.)
You may now take your seat.

4. Checking of Attendance
Please tell us your class number. Let (The students tell to the class their
us start with student number 1. number to see who is absent.)
(The teacher checks the
attendance.)

B. Motivation
I have here pictures of several
objects. Your task is to share with us
your abilities by choosing one picture
which is related to your talent.

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I chose the microphone because I

can sing.

I chose the guitar because I can

play it.

I also chose the microphone

because I can host events.

I chose the color palette because I

can paint.

I chose the theatre stage because

I can act and I love it.

I chose this picture of a sketch pad

and pencil because I can sketch.

I chose this picture of goggles

because I can swim.

I chose this pen and paper

because I can write stories,
poems, and other literary texts.

Amazing talents grade 9! Do not be

afraid to share it to the world. .

(The students read the

Before we start our lesson, these are objectives.)
our learning objectives that we need to
meet during and after our discussion
today:
Please read.
At the end of the discussion, the
students must be able to:
 analyze the proper usage of
modals expressing ability.
 reflect about the different
abilities they possess.
 perform tasks in relation to
the song’s theme.

I will post this for us to keep track of our

targets today.
(The students watch and listen to
C. Lesson Proper the lyric video.)
Now, I have here a song and the lyrics

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will be projected on the board. I want I felt motivated.

you to listen attentively and ponder the I realized something.
lyrics with your heart.
I realized that I have different
(The teacher projects the lyric video of
abilities. I have gifts in me.
“I Can” from
https://www.youtube.com/watch? The song is about realizing that we
v=66ftvQR5f8Y) have a lot of gifts from above.
There’s so much to be thankful for.
What did you feel after you listened to Life is beautiful.
the song?
“I Can” expresses our will power to
create a dream and to share
What did you realize? happiness to each and everyone.

Nice realization.
What is the message of the song?
The words ‘I can’.

It denotes ability.

The word ‘can’

Very well said! You really understand It is a verb.

the song.
It is a helping verb, specifically a
modal verb.
What word is dominant in this song? Modal verbs are helping verbs
which are used with other verbs to
What does it denote? express ability, obligation,
You are right! possibility, etc.

Which word between ‘I’ and ‘can’

actually denotes ability?

Correct! What part of speech is it?

What type of verb?

What do you know about modal verbs?

It denotes ability.

Nice! It denotes permission.

We have six kinds of modal verbs. Look It denotes obligation.
and analyze these sentences: It shows recommendation.

1. I can dance It denotes possibility.

2. You may go.
3. I must follow the rules.
4. You should drink water instead of
soft drinks.

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5. He may be at the office.

What does the modal in statement no. 1

denote?

How about in statement no. 2?

How about in statement no. 3?
The modal ‘should’ in statement no. 4 The modal verb ‘could’
shows what? We use ‘can’ to denote present
What does the modal in statement no. 5 ability. For example: I can run fast
in the oval.
denote?
Amazing! We use could to denote past
These are the kinds of modals: ability. For example: I could run
Modals expressing ability fast in the oval when I was
Modals expressing permission younger.
Modals expressing obligation
Modals expressing recommendation
I can reach high notes when I sing.
Modals expressing possibility
Back then, I could reach high
But today, we will first discuss about notes when I sing.
modals expressing ability.

Aside from ‘can’ what other modal None, Ma’am.

shows ability?
When do we use each?

(The students comply.)

Great!
Who else can give examples?

Good job!

Do you have any questions?

IV. Application

Please go to your respective groups.

For group 1, your task is to think of a

similar song which helps us realize our
abilities.

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For group 2, your task is to make a (After 5 minutes...)

slogan related to the message of the
song “I Can”.
(The students present their
works.)
For group 3, you need to present a
tableau which depicts the message of
the song “I Can”.

For the last group, you need to draw a

I learned that we have different
symbolism for the message of the song
gifts which we can use to spread
“I Can”. love and goodness in the world.
We are all blessed because we
Here are the criteria for grading your have different abilities.
presentations:
Criteria % We must nurture and share it with
others.
Content 50
Creativity 40
Teamwork 10
TOTAL 100%

You only have 5 minutes to prepare and

2 minutes to present.

(After the performance, the teacher will

announce their grades.)

(The students comply.)

V. Valuing
What have you learned from the song “I
Can”? (After 5 minutes...)

(The students present their

works.)
What must you do with these abilities?

Very good!

VI. Evaluation

Think of your unique and best ability

which you can use to achieve your
dreams. Then list down the unique
abilities of each of your members on a
manila paper. Present it in front.

These are the criteria:

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Criteria % None, Ma’am.

Content 60
Creativity 30
Behavior 10
TOTAL 100%
(The students watch the clip.)
You only have 5 minutes to prepare and
2 minutes to present.

(The teacher grades the works of the

students.)

VII. Home Delight

Good bye and thank you Ma’am!

Write an essay answering this question:
What is your greatest dream in life?
Criteria %
Content 50
Context 40
Creativity of the
10
output
TOTAL 100%

Do you have any questions?

Before I leave the class, I just want you

to watch this clip.
(The teacher plays the clip from https://
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=kZlXWp6vFdE)

Always remember that you can, no

matter how hard it may seem, no matter
what struggles you might face, always
keep in your mind and in your heart that
you can because you are not alone, just
like on the clip, our Father is with us,
God is with us.

Good bye and God bless you all!

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