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Lesson Plan in Grade 8 English Modals

Study and Thinking Skills in English (University of Southeastern Philippines)

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Lesson Plan in Grade 8 English

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:
a. identify modal verbs;

b. use modal verbs in constructing a dialogue; and,

c. appreciate the value of modal verb in real life by composing an informative essay.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Modal Verbs
Reference:
 Butcon, J. and Naranjo, F.A. (2020). Module 3: Use of Modal Verbs, Nouns, and
Adverbs (1st edn.). Butuan City: Department of Education
 Rockin’ English Lesson.(2018, August 6). Modal verbs’ song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1Y-Pkp2Wc
 Sardido, L.V. (2020). Module 3: Modals Made Easy (1 st edn.). Digos City:Department
of Education
Materials:
Laptop
Visual Aid
Pictures

III. PROCEDURE

1. Preliminary Activities
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Checking of attendance
 Classroom management

2. Review
The demonstrator will ask questions.

3. Motivation
“Let’s Sing the Modal Song”

The demonstrator will play an audio-visual presentation of a song which contains lyrics
related to the topic. After singing, the demonstrator will ask a few questions about the
song.
 What is the song all about?
 Can you identify the colored words in the video?

4. Lesson Proper
The demonstrator will present the lesson objectives. Then proceed to the discussion.
The demonstrator will show a picture of a student having a conversation and the ask
the following questions:
 Which of the two statements would make a person below 21 years old feel
sadder?

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 Notice the underlined words in the two statements.

 What do you think are these words?

Statement A Statement B

All persons below 21

All persons below 21
years old might stay
years old must stay
at home during
at home during
Enhanced Community
Enhanced Community
Quarantine.
Quarantine.

Modal Verbs are auxiliary or helping verbs which modify or change the
meaning of the main verbs. You use modal verbs in giving advice or
suggestions, in making requests, or in giving predictions and prohibitions.
To show more of the other uses of modal verbs, here is a list with sample
sentences:

May
Uses:
Possibility/Permission to do (substitute form: to be allowed to)
Polite suggestion
Example
It may rain today.
May I go to cinema?
May I help you?

CAN
Uses:
Permission/ability to do
Request, offer, suggestion, possibility
Example:
I can speak English.
Can you wait a moment, please?
I can lend you my car till tomorrow.

COULD
Uses:

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Ability/permission to do
Polite suggestion/request/offer/question
Example:
I could speak English.
Could you wait a moment, please?
It could get very hot in Montana.

WILL
Uses:
Wish, request, demand, order (less polite than would)
Prediction, assumption, promise
Spontaneous decision, habits
Example
Will you please shut the door?
I think it will rain on Friday.
I will stop smoking.

WOULD
Uses:
Wish, request (more polite than will)
Habits in the past
Example
Would you shut the door, please?
Sometimes he would bring me some flowers.

A. ACTIVITY
The class will be divided into two (2) groups. Each group will be going to construct a
dialogue using modal verbs. They will be given three (3) minutes to prepare. Then after
that, they will choose a representative to deliver the dialogue in front. Each group will be
given two (2) minutes and 30 seconds to present. Before they start the activity, the teacher
will first show the criteria for the students to be guided with their task.

Criteria
Correctness of answer 15 pts
Presentation 10 pts
Cooperation 5 pts
TOTAL 30 pts

B. ANALYSIS
The teacher will process the activity and ask the following questions:
 What are the modal verbs being used in the dialogue of the Group 1-2?
 What was the dialogue looks like without modal verbs?
 How were you able to write a dialogue using modal verbs?

C. ABSTRACTION
The teacher will summarize the lesson by asking questions and will give a paired activity.

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 What are the different modal verbs?

 Why is it important to learn about modals?
 Based from the discussion, what is the significance of using modals appropriately?

D. APPLICATION
The demonstrator will divide the class into two (2) groups. Each group will create an
informative essay about “Positive Thoughts on Mental Illness and Its Effect to People”.
They will use modals appropriately and cite their references. Before they start the activity,
the teacher will first show the criteria for the students to be guided with their task.

CRITERIA
Critical Understanding of Material 15%
Organization of Thoughts 10%
Appropriate Use of Modals 10%
TOTAL 35%

IV. EVALUATION

Direction: Choose the correct word that would best complete the sentence. Write the letter
of your answer on a ½ lengthwise sheet of paper.

1. Jahna ________ turn 18 this year, but because of the pandemic, we have cancelled all
the preparations and reservations.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
2. To look pleasant is a key in getting a job. So, you ________ wear appropriate attire for
your interview.
A. could B. might C. should D. would
3. During Enhanced Community Quarantine, only those who have quarantine
passes________ go outside from their houses to buy necessities.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not

4. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ________ return home on my

graduation day.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
5. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the
spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
6. Japan is a beautiful country. We ____ travel there someday.
A. could B. might C. should D. had better
7. If Renzes wants to become a lawyer, she _____ study hard.
A. has to B. should C. may need to D. could
8. My mom’s getting angry. I ________ wash the dishes now.
A. can B. may C. have to D. would rather
9. I chipped my front teeth. I ______ go see my dentist.
A. will be able to B. had better C. will have to D. should
10. Jayson, a grade 8 student ____ be recognized for his honesty.
A. might B. ought to C. could D. would

V. HOMEWORK

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Look at the table below. Base from the meaning of the modal in column A, write the
appropriate modal verb for column B and its sample sentence in column C. Write your
answers on a one (1) whole sheet of paper.

Prepared by: Checked by:

SHEENA B. VILLAMIL MS. LADY LOU I. LEPASANA

Demonstrator Mentor/Teacher

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