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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.) I chose this picture of goggles
because I can swim.

I chose this pen and paper

B. Motivation I have here pictures of because I can write stories,
several objects. Your task is to share poems, and other literary texts.
with us your abilities by choosing
one picture which is related to your
talent.

(The students read the

objectives.)

Amazing talents grade 9! Do not be

afraid to share it to the world.

Before we start our lesson, these are

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: (The students watch and listen to
analyze the proper usage of the lyric video.)
modals expressing ability.
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.
• reflect about the different
 abilities they possess. I realized that I have different
• perform tasks in relation to abilities. I have gifts in me.
the song’s theme.
The song is about realizing that
I will post this for us to keep track of our we have a lot of gifts from above.
targets today. There’s so much to be thankful
for. Life is beautiful.
C. Lesson Proper
“I Can” expresses our will power
Now, I have here a song and the lyrics
to create a dream and to share
will be projected on the board. I want
happiness to each and everyone.
you to listen attentively and ponder the
lyrics with your heart.
(The teacher projects the lyric video of
“I Can” from The words ‘I can’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=66ftvQR5f8Y) It denotes ability.

What did you feel after you listened to The word ‘can’
the song?

What did you realize? It is a verb.

Nice realization. It is a helping verb, specifically a

What is the message of the song? modal verb. Modal verbs are
helping verbs which are used with
other verbs to express ability,
obligation, possibility, etc.

Very well said! You really understand

the song.

What word is dominant in this song?

What does it denote? It denotes ability.

You are right!

Which word between ‘I’ and ‘can’ It denotes permission.

actually denotes ability? It denotes obligation.
It shows recommendation.
Correct! What part of speech is it?
It denotes possibility.
What type of verb?

What do you know about modal verbs?

I felt motivated.
I realized something.
Nice!
We have six kinds of modal verbs. Look Great!
and analyze these sentences: Who else can give examples?

1. I can dance
2. You may go.
3. I must follow the rules.
4. You should drink water instead of
soft drinks.
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
shows what?
What does the modal in statement no. 5
denote?
Amazing!
These are the kinds of modals:
Modals expressing ability
Modals expressing permission
Modals expressing obligation
Modals expressing recommendation
Modals expressing possibility
Good job!
The modal verb ‘could’ We use
‘can’ to denote present ability.
For example: I can run fast in the
oval.
We use could to denote past
ability. For example: I could run
fast in the oval when I was
younger.
I can reach high notes when I
sing.
Back then, I could reach high
notes when I sing.
None, Ma’am.

But today, we will first discuss about

modals expressing ability.

Aside from ‘can’ what other modal

shows ability?
When do we use each?
(The students comply.)
 Do you have any questions? (After 5 minutes...)

(The students present their

IV. Application works.)

Please go to your respective groups.

For group 1, your task is to think of a

similar song which helps us realize our
I learned that we have different
abilities.
gifts which we can use to spread
love and goodness in the world.
For group 2, your task is to make a
We are all blessed because we
slogan related to the message of the
have different abilities.
song “I Can”.
We must nurture and share it
For group 3, you need to present a with others.
tableau which depicts the message of
the song “I Can”.

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:
Criteria %
Content 50
Creativity 40
Teamwork 10 (The students comply.)
TOTAL 100%

You only have 5 minutes to prepare and

2 minutes to present. (After 5 minutes...)

(The students present their

works.)
(After the performance, the teacher will
announce their grades.)

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

What must you do with these abilities?

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None, Ma’am.
VI. Evaluation

Think of your unique and best ability

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

These are the criteria:

Criteria %
Content 60
Creativity 30
Behavior 10
TOTAL 100%
Good bye and thank you Ma’am!
You only have 5 minutes to prepare and
2 minutes to present.

(The teacher grades the works of the

students.)

VII. Home Delight

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!

Prepared by:

Fitz Gabriel Baban