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English
First Quarter – Week 1
Express Permission Using Modals
English – Grade 9
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 1: Express Permission Using Modals
First Edition, 2020

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Development and Quality Assurance Teams

Writer: MELANY JOY B. LEOPOLDO
Illustrator: KENN JOSEPH LOUIE CABRERA
Layout Artist: KAY TRACEY A. URBIZTONDO
Language Editor: ARBY SHIFFORD P. BAYATON
Content Evaluator: BERNADETH S. GOROSPE
MINERVA ECHAVEZ
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Management Team: PSDS/ DIC
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Rationale

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Project PPE (Portfolio Predicate on Exemplar) is a backup contingency response of the Schools
Division of Surigao del Sur for learning delivery and learning resource which parallel to the on-
going endeavors of the higher offices in the Department. It is the utilization of a lesson exemplar
that is streamlined in a teacher-and-learner-friendly format to cater to the new classroom setup in
light of the COVID-19 health crisis. These exemplars will be paired with a self-contained and
self-instructional portfolio.

The portfolio is a deliberate collection of works that highlight a learner’s effort that would enable
the him/her to see his/her growth and achievement, ability to reflect on his/her own work and
ability to establish goals for future learning.

Introductory Message

For the teacher:

Welcome to the English – Grade 9 - First Quarter Exemplar on Express Permission Using
Modals!

This exemplar was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from different
schools in the Division to assist you in helping the learners meet the standards anchored on Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) set by the Department while overcoming the
constraints in schooling brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this exemplar in the most fit
modality. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning through portfolio assessments.

For the learner:

Welcome to the English – Grade 9 – First Quarter Exemplar on Express Permission Using
Modals!

This exemplar was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of
the learning resource while being an active learner, either at home or in school. To help you with
this, this exemplar comes with a Weekly Portfolio Assessment. Your teacher will provide you
with a template and you will be given a privilege to organize the portfolio in your own creative
way.

This exemplar has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the competencies you are

What I Need to Know
expected to learn in the module and the objectives you
are expected to realize.

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 This part includes an activity that aims to check what
What I Know
you already know about the lesson to take.
This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson.
What is It
This aims to help you discover and understand new
concepts and skills.
This section provides an activities which will help you
What I Can Do (1,2 & 3)
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.

This task aims to evaluate your level of mastery in

What I Have Learned
achieving the learning objectives.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

This contain instructions about recording your positive,

Portfolio Goal Setting
realistic goals before going through this exemplar.

This contain instructions about completing the

Portfolio Completion -Your Growth
Clue! components of the portfolio. This also includes a rubric
to guide you of how your portfolio will be assessed.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

exemplar.

What I Need to Know

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals

Objectives
After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: analyze the proper usage of modals expressing permission;

B. Skill: compose a dialogue using modals expressing permission; and

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 C. Attitude: associate the value of modals in expressing permission to our day to
day of living.

Duration

Two (2) Days

Portfolio Goal Setting

Using the Portfolio Assessment Template provided by your teacher along with this
exemplar, accomplish now your weekly goal setting. Refer to the objectives above. Think of
positive and realistic goals that you can considerably achieve with this exemplar. List them as
your plans. Remember: Do not proceed with this exemplar unless you have accomplished
your goal setting.

What I Know

Activity 1- Conversing the conversation

Directions: Read the whole conversations and understand what it is all about. Then answe
the questions given below. Write your answer inside the box.

John: Hi! Good morning! Do you have a cottage for two?

Ana: Beside swimming pool please.
Employee: Yes, sure! Is that for only drinks or lunch?
Ana: For lunch please.
Employee: Okay ma’am, just follow me. This is your cottage ma’am and sir. Did
you like the area ma’am?
Ana: Yes, I like it. Thank you!
John: Excuse me, could we order please?

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Employee: Yes sir, just wait a minute sir. I will get the menu lists for you to choose.
Employee: Sir, ma’am, what will be your order?
John: I would like to order fish fillet, beef tapa and a beer.
Ana: A sandwich and orange juice for me please?
Employee: Okay ma’am. What specific drink sir is your preference?
John: San Miguel please.
Employee: Okay sir, I’ll be right back with your order.
Ana: Can we have the bill please?
Employee: Yes ma’am. Here it is.
John: That’s on me.
Ana: Oh! What a scenic place. I love it. Thank you!
John: You’re welcome!
Employee: It’s our pleasure to serve you with our good services, ma’am and sir. Please come
again. Thank you!
Questions Choices Answers

1. Where do they go? a. to the market

b. to the mall
c. to the resort

2. How many are they? a. 4 b. 3 c. 2

3. When do they go out? a. in the morning
b. in the afternoon
c. in the evening
4. Will they have dinner? a. no, they won’t
b. yes, they will
c. we don’t know
5. What will they eat? a. fish and pork meat
b. beef tapa and fish fillet
c. pork tapa and fish fillet
6. What will they drink? a. juice and beer
b. water and juice
c. beer and coke
7. What kind of beer will they a. san mig apple
have? b. san Miguel
c. maria clara
8. Had they make a reservation? a. we don’t know
b. yes, they did
c. no, they didn’t
9. Did they like the resort? a. we don’t know
b. yes, they did

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 c. no, they hadn’t
10. Who pays the bill? a. both do
b. he does
c. she does

What I Know

Activity 2- Am I happy, or sad?

Directions: Read each statement or question carefully. Draw a happy face if the

statement is formal and sad face if it is informal.

______ 1. Excuse me, may I borrow your book?
______ 2. Can I look at your test paper?
______ 3. May I borrow the key in the classroom?
______ 4. Would you mind if I seat here next to you?
______ 5. Is it okay if I just wait here?
______ 6. I would like to ask if I might take the special exam?
______ 7. Could I use your cellphone charger?
______ 8. Would it be okay if we share the module?
______ 9. May I know your name?
______10. Can you teach me how to solve this problem in geometry?

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 What is It

Express Permission, Prohibition, and Obligation using Modals

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When we want to express permission, prohibition (not
allowing something), and obligation we use modal verbs.

Modal Verbs of Permission

Modal verbs can be used to give or ask for permission. This modal verbs for
permission lesson show you how to use may, can, and could.

These modal verbs show permission:

 May
 Might
 Can
 Could

May

May is a polite modal verb used to ask for permission. Here are some examples:

 May I use a calculator on the test?

 May I have another piece of cake?
 Might I have something to cook for breakfast?
 Excuse me, I would like to ask, if I might come early?

The polite answers using may are as follows:

 Yes, you may.

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  No, you may not.

Might

Might' is even more formal and polite than 'may'. It is mostly used in indirect question
structures.

 I wonder if I might leave work a bit earlier today?

You can also say

 Might I leave work a bit earlier today?

but the above indirect question structure sounds more natural.

'May not' is used to refuse permission.

 A: May I borrow your lipstick? B: No, you may not!

A note: Speakers of American English often prefer to use the modal verb 'may' (instead of
'can' or 'could') to ask permission.

Could

Could is also used to ask for permission. It is less formal than using may. Here are some
examples with could:

 Could I have some more juice?

 Could I bring a friend to the party?

Can

Can is the least formal of the modal verbs used to ask permission. Here are some examples
with can:

 Can I play music?

 Can I wear shorts?

The examples above are all with “I”. This is because it is most common to ask permission for
yourself. However, it is possible to ask permission for another person:

 May she bring a friend?

 Could he try again?
 Can they sleep here?

The examples are also all questions. These are very common. But you can also give
permission. Here are some examples:

 You may sleep on the sofa.

 You can wear my jacket.

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A word about politeness
When asking for permission to do something we usually use the word 'please' to make the
request sound more polite. It's not grammatically necessary to use 'please' but you may
sound rude if you don't use it. 'Please' can be put in different places in the sentence; at the
start, end or before the verb:

Please can I borrow your pen?

Can I please borrow your pen?
Can I borrow your pen, please?

A more important way of showing politeness is the tone of voice and intonation. Even if you
use the word 'please' you can sound rude if your pronunciation is not correct.

Generally the longer an expression is the more formal and polite it sounds. However
remember that pronunciation is always very important in a spoken request for permission.

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 What I Can Do 1

Task 1- Which is correct?

Directions: Choose the correct usage of modals expressing permission. Write only
the letter of your answer.

____ 1. a. May I dance with you?

b. May I dances with you?

____ 2. a. Can you please pass the paper?

b. Can you please passes the paper.

____ 3. a. Could I speak with you?

b. Could I speak with you.

____ 4. a. May I borrowing your notes?

b. May I borrow your notes?

____ 5. a. You may wait for a minute?

b. You may wait for a minute.

____ 6. a. He can drive you at home.

b. He can drive you at home?

____ 7. a. Can she sings again?

b. Can she sing again?

____ 8. a. Excuse me, I wonder if I might look at your book for a moment? b.
Excuse me, I wonder if I might look at your book for a moment.

____ 9. a. May I went to my friend’s house?

b. May I go to my friend’s house?

____ 10. a. May the children swims in the swimming pool?

b. May the children swim in the swimming pool?

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 What I Can Do 2

Task 2: Complete the Chart!

Directions: Read the situation given below. Compose a polite request and an answer to
complete the chart.

Situation Polite request (2pts.) Answer (1pt.)

Example:
You want to excuse yourself due May I excuse for awhile Yes, you may.
to personal necessity. You are due to personal necessity?
speaking to your classmates.
1. You want to go in the beach
with your friends. You are
speaking with your mother.

2. You call your teacher about

your assignment, but her
husband answered the phone.

3. You have an important work

to do but you have a visitor
waiting for you.

4. Your mother asking you to go

to the market, but you have to
finish first your module because
it’s deadline.

5. You are with your friend’s

house doing your project, and
it’s getting late. You want to use
his/her cellphone to inform your
mother.

What I Can Do 3

Task -3 Make a dialogue

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 Direction: Construct a short dialogue about your tourist spot/s (with the stranger/traveller)
using modals expressing permission. (15 pts.)

Excellent Good Needs Attempting Not

Improvement Attempting
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point
Dialogue odds to
the story and
makes it better.
Dialogue makes
sense in the story.
Quotations and
other punctuation
are written
correctly.
Total Points:
Grade:

What I Have Learned

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of your that corresponds to your
answer.
1. This is formal and polite when asking a permission.
a. could b. may c. can

2. This is less formal used in asking a permission.

a. could b. may c. can

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 3. ____ you go upstairs? Your mother wants to talk to you.
a. Should b. May c. Can

4. You look very tired by your project. Levi___ I help you?

a. will b. can c. should

5. (To a stranger) _____ I have a look at your photocopied ID’s?

a. Should b. Can c. May

6. I left my wallet at home. Sheena ____ you lend me P500.00?

a. could b. might c. should

7. You are at your teacher’s house. You want to use the laptop. You say:
a. May I use your laptop ma’am?
b. Can I use the laptop ma’am?
c. Could I use the laptop, please?

8. You are at a birthday party with your friend. You meet a man you have
not seen before and you ask for his pen. You say:
a. Can you give me your pen?
b. Can I use your pen for a minute, please?
c. Should you lend me your pen?

9. You want to ask a question about modals to a friend. You say:

a. Could I ask a question to you please?
b. May you answer this question please?
c. Can you help me answer this question?

10. You have an urgent appointment with your dentist, but you forgot it
and you ask to reschedule it. You say:
a. May I ask to reschedule my appointment with you doc?
b. Can I ask for my next schedule of appointment with you doc?
c. May I ask to reschedule my appointment with you doc?

What I Have Learned

My Treasure
Summing up what I learnt in this lesson:

I learnt that modals expressing permission

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I realized that it is important to distinguish the usage of modals expressing permission
because

Answer Key

Activity 1 (Conversing Task III (Make a What I have learned

the conversation!) dialogue)
1. b
1. C 2. c
2. C 3. c
3. A 4. b
4. A 5. c
5. B 6. a
6. A 7. a
7. B 8. b
8. C Task II (Complete the 9. c
9. C Chart) 10.a
10.B
- answers may vary
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 Portfolio Completion – Your Growth Clue!

You now go back to your portfolio and work on the other components that follow
your Goal Setting. Remember that your portfolio is a deliberate collection of your works
with the help of the exemplar. Highlighting your efforts here enables you to see and reflect on
your growth and achievement and your ability to establish goals just to learn. Upon
completion of your portfolio, please be guided of the rubric below.

Rubric for Portfolio Assessment

LEVELS
Criteria Novice (1-3) Apprentice (4-6) Proficient (7-8) Distinguished (9-10) Score
1. Goal Setting Sets sloppy goals, Sets some goals Sets general goals Sets clearly defined
not realistic for and processes that and processes that goals that are
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ability nor level of are positive and are positive and attainable and growth-
development. realistic. realistic oriented
2. Conversing the Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
conversation! mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 10
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
3. Am I happy or Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
sad? mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 10
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
4. Which is correct? Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 10
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
5. Complete the Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
Chart! mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 15
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
6. Make a dialogue Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 15
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
7. Your Test 1-2 3-6 7-8 9-10 10
8. My Treasure Ideas are vague or Ideas are too Present Ideas in an Presents ideas in an
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unclear general consistent manner original manner
9. Overall Submits some of Submits most of Presents all items in Presents thorough,
Presentation the items in a the items. Portfolio a chronological clear and complete
disorganized form. is well presented. form. Portfolio is items. Portfolio is neat 5
Portfolio looks well organized. and elegant.
slapdash.
10. Prompt Submits late (5-6 Submits late (3-4 Submits late (1-2 Submits on time.
5
Submission. days). days). days).
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References

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 ONLINE SOURCES
Modal verbs of permission http://www.learnenglishonline.com/grammar/ modals
/permission.html

 Chapter 2 Making requests, asking for permission and offering helps.

https://sites.google.com/site/engforcomm/chapter-2-making-requests-asking-for-
permission-and-offering-helps

 Rubric for a short dialogue. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q =rubric

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