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The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching modal verbs to 8th grade students. It includes objectives, materials, procedures like group activities and presentations, and an evaluation. The lesson plan aims to help students define modal verbs, identify their uses, and use them in constructing dialogues.

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Lesson Plan

The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching modal verbs to 8th grade students. It includes objectives, materials, procedures like group activities and presentations, and an evaluation. The lesson plan aims to help students define modal verbs, identify their uses, and use them in constructing dialogues.

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Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 8

I. Objectives (MELC):Use modals (verbs) appropriately


At the end of the teaching-learning process, students will be able to:
a. define modal verbs;
b. identify the specific use of each modal verbs; and
c. use modal verbs in constructing a dialogue.

II. Subject Matter


A. Topic: Use modals (verbs) appropriately
B. Reference: English 8 Quarter 3 - Week 1:Modal Verbs
C. Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Projector, and Flashcards.
D. Strategies:
● Group Activity
● Presentation
● Individual Activity

III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities (3 mins.)
● Prayer and greetings
● Checking of attendance
● Cleanliness/orderliness

B. Review of the Lesson (5 mins.)


● The teacher will ask the students what’s the previous lesson that they have
discussed. The class will then have a short review of those lessons.
C. Motivation: Gibberish words (3 mins.)
Have the students answer a riddle which uses modals.
You can find them on a farm.
You can cook them.
They can break if you drop
Answer: Egg
It can swim
It can dive
You can see them in either river or ocean
Answer: Fish
It can be uttered
It can be whispered
One thing you must not do is to break it
Answer: Promise
She can listen to music or watch a movie.
She must have a ticket.
She doesn’t have to stay in her seat.
She must not smoke.
She should relax and enjoy herself.
Where is she?
Answer: In an Airplane

D. Lesson Proper: VOCABULARY EXHIBITION (15 mins.)


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 then
ask the following questions:
● Which of the two statements would make a person below 21 years old
feel sadder?
● Notice the underlined words in the two statements.
● What do you think are these words
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:

Can
Present ability – I can ride a bike.
Could
Past ability – I could ride a bike when I was younger.
May
Polite request or permission – May I borrow your bike?
Might
Possibility, but not certainty – I might be able to let you borrow the bike, after I put air in the
tires.
Must
Strong obligation – You must return the bike, if you use it.
Necessity – I must ride my bike to get my exercise.
Substitute must with “have to” – You have to return the bike, if you use it.
Shall
Formal invitation and future action – Shall we go bike riding together tomorrow?
British English
Should
mild obligation, recommendation, advice – You should wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
Expectation – He should finish the race around noon.
Substitute should with “ought to” – You ought to wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
Will
future intent – I will go riding on Saturday.
Promise – We will definitely make time to ride together next weekend.
Prediction – The weatherman, however, reports that the winds will be strong.
Voluntary action – I will go anyway.
Would
Conditional – I would ride the bike at night, if it had a light.
Past of will – He would ride his bike before he hurt his knee

E. Application (25 mins.)


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 POINTS

CONTENT 15 pts

PERFORMANCE 10 pts

COOPERATION 5 pts

TOTAL 30 POINTS

F. Generalization (1 min.)
Checking Understanding:
The teacher will summarize the lesson by asking questions about the
discussion.
What are the different modal verbs?
Why is it important to learn about modals?

IV. Evaluation (8min.)


Directions: 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. Assignment (1 min.)
Directions: Look at the table below. Based on 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.

Meaning Modal Example

example: ability can I can swim

1.really certain

2.very likely

3.possible

4.strong obligation

5.weak obligation

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