DETAILED LESSON PLAN

English Grade 9

I.Objectives
At the end of the discussion, the students are expected to:
a. analyse the proper usage of modals expressing ability;
b. reflect about the different abilities they possess; and
c. perform tasks in relation to the song’s message.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: Modals expressing Ability
b. Reference: De Guzman, Rolando C.; et al (2016) Modal Auxiliaries. The New
Modern English in Action
(2015, March 26). Retrieved March 23, 2018 )
N. (2010, September 16). Retrieved March 23, 2018 )
c. Materials: Visual Aids, Laptop, Projector, PowerPoint Presentation, Speaker

III. Learning Procedure

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
A. Daily Routine
1.Prayer
Please lead the prayer ( Someone leads the prayer )
2. Greetings
Good morning Grade 9! ( Good morning, Ma’am Sandigan )
3. Classroom Conditioning
Before you take your seat, please pick up the ( The students comply )
pieces of paper around you and arrange your chairs
properly.
You may now take your seat. ( The students sit )
4. Checking of Attendance
Say present when your name is called. ( The students comply )

B. Review
Before proceeding to our topic today, let’s recall ( students raise their hands )
our topic last meeting. Can anyone remember our
previous topic? (We discussed about function of modals last
meeting )
Very good! What are the function of modals?
( calls another student ) ( modal verbs are used in conjunction with verbs
to express their function. Examples are
permission, obligation, lack of necessity,
possibility, ability, prohibition, advice and
probability)
C. 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.

Amazing talents Grade 9! Do not be afraid to show
it to the world.
D. Lesson Proper
Now, I have here a song and the lyrics will be
projected on the board. I want you to listen
attentively and ponder the lyrics with your heart.
( The teacher projects the lyric video of “ I Can” )
What did you feel after you listened to the song?
What did you realize?
Nice realization, What is the message of the song?
Very well said! You really understand the song,
( I chose the microphone because I can host
events. )
( I chose the guitar because I loved playing
musical instruments. )
( I chose the color palette because I love painting.
)
( I chose the theatre stage because I can act and I
love it. )
( I chose the picture of sketch pad and pencil
because I love drawing. )
( The students watch and listen to the lyric video. )
( I felt motivated, I realized something. )
( I realized that I have different abilities. I have
gifts in me. )
( “ I Can” expresses our will power to create a
dream and to share happiness to each and
What word is dominant in this song? everyone. )
( The words “ I Can “ )
What does it denote?
You are right!
( It denotes ability )
Which word between ‘ I ‘ and ‘can’ actually
denotes ability ?
( The word can )
Correct! What part of speech is it?

What type of verb? ( It is a verb )

What do you know about modal verbs? ( It is a helping verb, specifically a modal verb. )

( Modal verbs are helping verbs which are used

Nice! Look and analyse these sentences.
1. I can dance.
2. My mother said that it may snow tomorrow.
3. Paulo could speak Chinese when he was a child.
4. May I go to the washroom?
5. I must follow the rules.
Amazing! These are the modals that expressing
ability, possibility, permission, and obligation.
Who else can give an example?
with other verbs to express ability, obligation,
possibility, and necessity. )
( We use” can” to denote present ability to show
that someone has an ability to do something. )
( We use “may” to show possibility now and in the
future. )
( We use “could” to denote past ability. For
example: I could ran fast in the oval when I was
younger.
( We use “may” to ask for or give permission )
( we use “ must” because it denotes obligation it
usually referring to a rule or law.)

Good Job! Do you have any questions?

E. Application/ Integration
Please go to your respective groups.

For group 1, your task is to think of a similar song

which helps us realize our abilities. ( The students will comply. )

For group 2, your task is to make a slogan related

to the message of the song “ I Can”.

For group 3, you need to present a tableau which

depicts in the message of the song “ I Can”.
( After 15 minutes )
For the last group, you need to draw a symbolism
for the message of the song “I Can”.
Here are the criteria for grading your presentations. ( The students present their work )

Criteria %
Content 50 ( I learned that we have different gifts which we
Creativity 40 can use to spread love and goodness in the world.
Teamwork 10 We are all blessed because we have different
Total 100% abilities. )

( We must nurture and share it with others )

You only have 15 minutes to prepare and 5
minutes to present.

After the performance, the teacher will announce

the grades.

Valuing
What have you learned from the song “ I Can “?

What must you do with these abilities?

Very good! ( The students comply )

F. Evaluation ( After 5 minutes…)

Think of your unique and best ability which you can ( The students present their works..)
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

Criteria %
Content 60
Creativity 30
Behaviour 10
TOTAL 100%

You only have 5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes

( The students comply )
to present.

The teacher grades the work of the students.

IV. Assignment
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.

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 thank u Ma’am )

Goodbye and Bless us all.