Detailed Lesson Plan in ENGLISH (Grade 10)

I. Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students are able to do the following at least 85% of mastery
level.

a. define modal verbs;

b. demonstrate precise use of modal verbs in oral and written communication; and
c. appreciate the importance of choosing appropriate modal verbs for effective expression.

II. Subject Matter:

A. Topic: Modal verbs

B. References: https://www.scribbr.com/verbs/modal-verb/
C. Materials: Projector, ppt, laptop, flashcards/ visual aids.
D. Concepts: Modal verbs and its function (possibility, ability, permission, request or necessity)
E. Skills: Defining, demonstrating and appreciating the use of modal verbs in effective
expression.

III. Procedures:

Teacher's Activity Student's Activity

Preliminaries:

Good morning, class. Good morning ma'am.

May I request everyone to arrange your chairs properly. Student's will arrange their chairs properly.

Isitan, kindly lead the prayer. Student will lead the prayer.

Thank you!

Monitor please check the attendance.

Thank you! Monitor will check the attendance.

A. Recall

Okay class, let's have a short recap. What was the last
lesson we had? And tell us what you have learned?

Yes, Analyn
Last meeting we discussed about verb. Which is
simply defined as action words.
Could you cite an example?

Thank you! Very good! For example dancing, singing, walking and so on.

Now, let's have a simple activity which we called as FILL

ME!

B. Motivation:

Instruction: The students will identify and choose what

modal is used in a certain sentence in order to fill the
blanks.

FILL ME!
Answer:
1. Cyclists ____ wear helmets.
1. Must
2. _____ you drive me to the airport?
2. May
3. You _____ become a chef.
3. Could
4. Javi _____ play a guitar.
4. Can
5. Sir,____ I go out?
5. May
MODAL:

May must

Could Can may

Lesson proper:

Do you still want an activity class? Yes, ma'am.

This activity we called this sit and stand.

Are you ready? Yes, ma'am.

Then, let's begin!

Activity: SIT AND STAND!

Instruction: Here's the instruction for the activity. You are

going to listen carefully as I read the sentences containing
modal verbs to express different meanings ( possibility,
ability, permission or necessity) and analyze wether the
sentence uses the correct choice of modal. You will
categorize it by "sitting" and "standing" you will stand if
the statement uses correct modals, and you will sit down
if the sentence use incorrect modal verbs.

Are we clear?

Here are the sentences.

1. I feel a little strange today. I may be sick.

Yes, ma'am.
2. An elephant may pull a very heavy load.
3. Are you looking for something may I help Answer:
you?
4. I cannot tell the secret. I might keep my 1. May (stand)
promise. 2. Can (sit)
5. She couldn't speak English well when the 3. May (stand)
first arrived in England. 4. Must (sit)
5. Couldn't (stand)

Discussion:

Now, what do we call to those words that we encounter in These kind of words that we used awhile ago in
a sentences awhile ago class? Yes, Crystel sentences are modal verbs.

That's right!

What are the examples of modal verbs? Some of the modal verbs are could, would, should,
may and so on.
Awesome!

Our topic for today is all about modal verbs. So, in order to
check and expand on your responses and enhance your
understanding of modal verbs. Let's delve deeper into the
discussion. However, let us now read first the objectives.

Thank you! (Everyone will read the objectives)

 Modal verb is also called a (modal auxiliary

verb). Used along with a main verb to
express, possibility, ability, permission or
necessity.
Again what is modal verb? Yes, Marjorie
Very good!
" When we say modal auxiliary verb these
are the helping verb that we used along with
main verb in order to convey messages/
Modal verb is simply defined as an helping verb
express our thoughts appropriately by using
that we used along with main verb.
its function the possibility, ability, permission
or necessity.
By what?
Very good!
"When we say...

The functions of modal verb include the

following: By using its function the possibility, ability,
permission or necessity.
 Modal verbs of possibility express the
likelihood of a situation happening. They
include may, might, could, must, and
have to.

 Modal verbs of ability are used to

express the power to do something or to
act in a certain way or to express
someone’s ability to do something.
These include can, could, may, and
might.

 Modal verbs of permission are used to

ask for permission or to express
permission meaning. These include can,
could, may, might.

 Modal verbs of necessity express an

obligation, meaning it is necessary. These
include must, should, and have to.

"In addition modal verbs also use to express

a request, likelihood, suggestions and many
more."
" Take note that modal verbs can also be
used in a polite manner and express our
willingness and unwillingness in certain
things or events. You just have to remember
 that its functions depend on the manner and
constructed sentences.
"Here are the different modal verbs that we
can use." " Everyone please read."
Example of modal verbs:
 Can and could
 Will and would
 Shall and should
 May and might and the singular form
must
Thank you!

To check all of your answers awhile ago let us now identify

its function if it is possibility, ability, permission, necessity
and so on.
(Students will read the presentation)
1. Cyclists must wear helmets.
What function is this? Yes, Jastine Example of modal verbs:
You're right! It is function as necessity.
 Can and could
2. Would you call back later?
 Will and would
How about the second one? Yes, zairine
 Shall and should
Very good!
 May and might and the singular form
must
3. You could become a chef.
What about the number three? Yes, Jammel
Great!
4. Javi can play a guitar.
What about this sentence number four? Yes,
Selwyn
Very good!
5. Sir, May I go out?
And the last sentence show? Yes, Jenevie
Very good!

Now, did you understand our lesson? The function of sentence number one is necessity.

The function of it is expressing a request in a polite

manner.
 The function of sentence number three it shows a
possibility.

The sentence number four express the ability to do

something.

Sentence number five it show asking permission in a

polite manner.

Yes ma'am.

Analysis:

"Before we proceed to the next activity let me ask you first

some questions based on the discussion."

The teacher will asks the students based on the discussion

and activity awhile ago.

1. Again what is modal verb?

Yes, Janah? Modal verbs are also called as auxiliary verb which
is used along with main verb. In order to express
Precisely! our willingness and unwillingness using of its
function.

2. In what ways can modal verbs express possibility and

probability? Cite an example Modal verbs express possibility and probability
through conveying different degree of certainty or
Yes, Jammel likelihood in various situations. For example the use
of can and could. The possibility is " she can speak
Correct!
English fluently." Whereas the probability is " It
could rain later."

3. Based on the discussion, what is the significance of The significance of modal verbs in day to day
modal verbs in day to day conversation? conversation is that it helps us to express our
Yes, Marjorie thoughts appropriately in terms of conveying it in a
formal and polite manner. In addition it assisted us
Very good! That's right! to show how willing and unwilling we are in certain
things.

D. Generalization:

Now, is there any question or clarification regarding the I have learned that modal verb use in different
lesson? If none, what you have learned in our discussion? sentences to help us communicate with other
people effectively using its function appropriately.
Yes, Dece

Very good!

Application:

Instruction: students will be grouped into three. Then, the For example:
teacher will prepare a list of various activities/events. And
each group will have a modal verb phases given by the Speaker 1: " We could go to a movie, on Saturday
teacher. They can demonstrate its function orally through evening."
simple conversation or dialogue.
Speaker 2: " What movie could we watch?"
For group one going to a movie (can)
Speaker 1: " We could also consider going to a new
For group two planning a picnic (will) restaurant afterward."

For group three organizing a charity event (must)

IV. Evaluation:

Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct modal verb from the options provided and then
identify what function of that verb. Write your answer on your paper.

1. Maria (must, can, shall) speak Spanish fluently when she lived in Madrid .
2. The concert starts at 8:00 pm, so we ( should, would, could) leave now to be on time.
3. You (may, must, can) eat your vegetables if you want to stay healthy.
4. The weather is uncertain, so we (might, must, may) bring an umbrella just in case.
5. ( Will, can, may) you turn that music down?
Answer key:
1. Can (Ability)
2. Should (suggestion)
3. Must (likelihood)
 4. Might (possibility)
5. Will (request/permission)

V. Assignment:

Research the other types of modal verbs and use it in a sentence.

Prepared by: Katrina Mae P. Cerillo