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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH – GRADE 8

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the 60-minute discussion, the students are expected to;
1. Identify the different modal verbs;
2. Distinguish the functions of each modal verbs; and
3. Use modals appropriately

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Modal Verbs: Definitions, Uses and Examples

B. Reference: Bhagya. (2017). CBSE Class 8 English Grammar – Modal. Retrieved from
https://www.cbsetuts.com/cbse-class-8-english-grammar-modals/
Bell Team. (2018). A story with modal verbs. Bell. Retrieved from
https://www.bellenglish.com/news/story-modal-verbs
Definition of modals. ThoughtCo. (n.d). Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/modal-auxiliary-
term-1691397
C. Materials: Laptop, Power Point Presentation, and non-instructional materials

III. TEACHING PROCEDURES

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES

1.Greetings
Good morning, class. I hope everyone is doing well (Students will answer in unison)
today. Good morning, Ma’am! We are fine.

2. Prayer
As a sign of respect and gratitude, let us start our class
with a prayer. May I request Richelle to lead the prayer.
(Richelle prays.)
Father in heaven, I stand before You today in Your
omnipotent presence to ask that You grant me strength. I
want You to give me the strength to power through all of
the tasks today whether little or big. It is by Your will
that I live oh Lord. And I know it is also by Your will I
will not go weak today.

3. Class Structuring
Before we start, please arrange your chair and go back (Students follow the instructions and proceed to their
to your proper seat. seating arrangement)

4. Checking of Attendance
May I know who is absent today? None ma’am (Students will raise their hand)

5. Review
Now let us have a recap about your previous topic. Do (Students will raise their hand)
you still remember what we discussed last meeting?

Yes, Kristian Ma’am the topic we discussed last meeting was all about
the rules, forms, and usage of verb.

Very good. It seems like you really understand our

discussion last meeting.
B. MOTIVATION
C. LESSON PROPER

1. Introduction of the Lesson Objectives

Okay class, before we start our lesson can someone read (Students will raise their hand)
the objectives?
(Student will read)
Yes, Shaira

(Students will raise their hand)

Thank you, Shaira you may take your seat.
(Student will read)
2. Lesson Discussion

Class our topic for today was all about of Modal Verbs

But first let us define what is Modal?

Can someone read the definition of Modal?

Yes, Marjean

Yes ma’am (Students will answer in unison)

Thank you! you may take your seat.

It is commonly used to express your degree of certainty

about an outcome or the possibility of something and
the attitude of the speaker to the action. The most (Students will raise their hand)
common modal verbs include must, shall, will, should,
would, can, could, may, Ma’am I think modal verbs expresses necessity or
and might. possibility
Understood?

Let us now proceed to our main topic the Modal Verbs

Do you have any idea what is Modal verbs?

Yes, Dainty

Very good! You may take your seat.

 Yes ma’am (Students will answer in unison)

(Students will raise their hand)

They also help when speaking about ability, making

requests and offers, asking permission and, more.

Understood?

Okay. Let us move to the functions of modal verbs.

Can you please read the first function?

Yes, Manuel

Can (Students will answer in unison)

Thank you, Manuel you may take your seat.

Class, the use of ‘Can’ is our way of expressing ability

to request or offer permission. (Students will raise their hand)

In the sentence ‘I can speak three languages fluently’ I can sing

The modal verb is?

Very good!
(Students will raise their hand)
Again the use of ‘Can’ is expressing ability.
(Student will read)
Can someone give another example?

Yes, Jean

Very good! And yes you can sing, that is your ability.

Can someone read the second function?

Yes, Charlyn (Students will raise their hand)

Could you please move this bag?

 (Students will raise their hand)
Thank you, Charlyn. Take your seat.
(Student will read)
Class, the use of ‘could’ is to make any suggestions and
request in a polite way. And to express possibility or
past ability.

Can someone give another example?

Yes, Daniel

Very good! Daniel

Now let us proceed to another function of modal verbs

which is the use of ‘May’

Can someone read the definition and example?

(Students will raise their hand)

May I borrow your pen?

Yes ma’am (Students will answer in unison)

Thank you, Josh you may take your seat.

‘May’ mostly used to express possibility and can also be (Students will raise their hand)
used to ask and to give permission.

May I borrow your book? With this example it is (Student will read)
requesting permission.

Can someone give another example?

Yes, Angelica

Very good! Please take your seat.

Angelica’s example is requesting or asking a permission

Class, understood?

Okay, please read another function of modal verbs

which is the use of ‘Might’

Yes, Taylor
(Students will raise their hand)

Your phone might be in the kitchen

(Students will raise their hand)

Thank you, Taylor. Please take your seat. (Student will read)

Class might is used for expressing possibility. May and

might are modal verbs that can have a similar meaning.
Because it is also used to make some suggestions and
request.

Can someone give me another example using might?

Yes, Prince
(Students will raise their hand)
Very good! Your example expressing possibility.
I will travel to Japan
Now can someone read another function of verbs which
is the use of ‘will’

Yes, Kath

(Students will raise their hand)

(Student will read)

Class, will is to used with promises and can also be used

to make predictions about the future.

For example: My sister will visit Korea next time (Students will raise their hand)

Can you give another example? Every Saturday I would go on a long bike ride

Yes, Aika

Very good! Aika. Please take your seat.

Now, let us move on to the function of modal verbs

which is the use of ‘would’

Can someone read the definition and example?

Yes, Patty

Thank you. You make take your seat.

(Students will raise their hand)
Class, the use of would serves as the past form and it
indicates past habits. I shall return

Can someone give an example?

Yes, Martin Yes ma’am (Students will answer in unison)

Very good! You may take your seat.

Class, using would for past habits is slightly more (Students will raise their hand)
formal than used to.
(Student will read)
Another function of modal verb is the use of ‘Shall’

Class, it is used to indicate a future action, shall is only

used for future time reference with I and we, and is
more formal than will. Yes ma’am (Students will answer in unison)

Can someone give an example?

Yes, Prisha (Students will raise their hand)

Very good! Are you MacArthur? Kidding aside, your We should pass the examination next week
example indicate a future action.
(Student will read)

Class, understood?
(Students will raise their hand)

Okay, can someone read another function of modal verb (Student will read)
which is the use of ‘should’

Yes, Somera

Thank you, you may take your seat.

Class, the use of should is to make recommendation or

give an advice.

For example: you should study hard for the examination

In our example, it shows obligation as well as

(Students will raise their hand)
expectation.
I must do my homework
Can someone give an example?

Very good! And all of you should pass the examination

Now let us discuss the last function of the modal verb
which is the use of ‘Must’

Yes, Francis

Class, we used must to express certainly, necessity or

strong recommendation.

For example: you must listen to your parents

It is a strong recommendation, that we must follow.

Can someone give another example?

Yes, Von

Very good! Yes, you must do your homework. Please

take your seat.
D. GENERALIZATION

Now to assess your understanding, what are the (Students will raise their hand)
functions of modal verbs?

Yes, Blythe give three functions of modal verbs Ma’am, use of can, may, and might

Very good! Please take your seat

Who else? Give another three functions of modal verbs (Students will raise their hand)

Yes, Jessa Ma’am, use of could, would, and shall

Very good! Jessa. Please take your seat.

Now, who can give me the last three functions of modal (Students will raise their hand)
verbs?
Ma’am, the use of will, should, and must
Yes, Sheina

Very good! Please take your seat.

I have a last question, why is it important to know the (Students will raise their hand)
meaning, function, and uses of modal verbs?

Yes, Dev Ma’am with the help of different writing technique, you
can make your writing appealing. Because everyone
wants the best presentation of ideas. This is why we
need different writing techniques.
 Correct! It is important to know the meaning, function,
and uses of modal verbs because they play a big role in
expressing the mood, attitude, and possibility in a
sentence.

Very good! It seems that all of you are listening and

understanding our topic.

D. APPLICATION
Complete each sentence with the most natural-
sounding modal verb. Choose your answer inside the (Students follow the instructions)
parenthesis. Write your answer on your activity
notebook.

Understood? Yes ma’am (Students will answer in unison)

Now, start answering

1. Don't drink and drive, or you (should, can, might)

have an accident.

2. Yes, I (should, can, might) see your house from here.

3. (Should, Could, Might) you please repeat that? (Answers)
4. We (should, can, might) leave now if we want to 1. Can
make it on time. 2. Could
5. You (should, could, might) call your mom. She's 3. Should
worried about you. 4. Should
6. You (should, could, might) walk there, but you 5. Could
should probably drive instead. 6. Might
7. P1: Are you going to the party? P2: I'm not sure yet. I 7. Can
(should, could, might) see you there. 8. Should
8. (Should, Can, Might) they hear us? 9. Might
9. You still smoke? I really think you (should, could, 10.Might
might) quit.
10. Bring a warm jacket; it (should, can, might) get cold
later on.

IV. EVALUATION

Analyze the statements below. Choose the function of each modal verb in the sentence from the knowledge pool
below. Write the answer on 1 whole sheet of paper

_____1. Any child can grow up to be a President.

_____2. Could I use your mobile to call my mother?
_____3. May I come in?
_____4. You might visit the Taj Mahal during your visit to Agra.
_____5. I think it will rain today.
_____6. Shall I come along with you?
_____7. I really should be in school before 7:00 am.
_____8. You must pass the entire exam for your admission.
_____9. Children, you must not go outside during the curfew hours.
_____10. You ought to stop smoking.
_____11. This must be the proper way going to her house!
_____12. I can dance very well.
_____13. You could borrow or buy it later.
_____14. Your car might be in the parking lot.
_____15. They should have reached their destination at this moment.

V. ASSIGNMENT

Instructions: What did you learn about the use of modal verbs? Write in a short bond paper explaining your
thoughts.

The essay is due next tomorrow, after our discussion

Criteria:
1. Understanding modal verb (25 points)
2. Ability to develop an essay using the functions of modal verb (50 points)
3. Quality of the essay (25 points)
Total: 100 points

Ma’am Gonzales Jenny Rose T.

EL 108 INSTRUCTOR

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