Lesson Plan in Grade 9

Prepared by: Bernardita E. Gutib

Day 1 (February 27-28, 2020)

I. Objectives
1. Identify the use of modal of permission.
2. Relate the use of modal of permission to real life conversations.
3. Construct sentences using the appropriate modals of permission.
II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Lesson 1: Modals of Permission

III. Procedure

A. Routine

1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance

B. Preliminary Activity
Direction: Supply the appropriate modal of obligation on the ff. sentences.
1. ______________ bring a pen or pencil and notebook or blank paper to class.
2. You save some money for a rainy day.
3. Mobile phones ___________ always be switched off before a class starts.
4. Parents ___________ make sure their children arrive on time.
5. You be home by eleven.

C. Motivation
Direction: Students will be asked a question: “How do you ask for something”?

D. Discussion
Modals of Permission
Some common modals for expressing permission are may, can and could. But these modals
have multiple meanings that can be confusing for English learners.

CAN
‘Can‘is the least formal of these verbs. We use it when we are asking a friend or someone, we
know for something in an informal situation; or if we are asking someone, we don’t know for
something which is small or unimportant.
Example: Can I have some cookies? – Yes, you can.
Can I borrow your pen, please? – Sure!
Can I use your bathroom? – Of course!
COULD
‘Could‘ is a little more polite than ‘can’, so we can use it in more formal situations, like talking to
your boss or a stranger, or to ask for something more important:
Examples: Excuse me, could I sit here, please? – I’m sorry, but you can’t. This seat is taken.
Could I have your attention, sir? – Sure.
Could you tell me the way to the town center, please? – Of course, it’s straight ahead.
MAY
‘May‘ is similar to ‘could’ but it is even more polite, and also a little old-fashioned, so it is
not used as often.
 Examples: May I make an appointment for Tuesday? – Yes, you may.
May I begin? – Of course.
May I have a glass of water? – Sure, here you are.

E. Valuing
1. As a student, what is the importance of having knowledge on the proper use of modals in
asking permission?
2. How is leveling when it comes to politeness matter in suing modals of permission?

IV. Evaluation

Direction: Answer the following using proper modals of permission.

1. You’re a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission to leave the room.
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2. You ask your mum for permission to go to a party tonight. You are polite but don’t use
‘may’.
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3. You ask for permission not to come early tomorrow. You’re feeling informal.
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4. You tell your colleague that hypothetically he has permission to come in later tomorrow,
but it would really be a problem.
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5. You tell your friend that there is a rule against wearing jewelry at school. Don’t use
‘mustn’t’.
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6. Say that he (your employee) has hypothetical permission to go home early if he finished
all the work first.
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7. Tell your colleague that it’s not allowed to bring a friend.
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8. Tell your friend that everyone has permission to wear any kind of socks to school.
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9. Say that no one has permission to smoke on the tube. Don't use 'can't' or 'be not allowed
to'.
10. Ask for permission to finish your essay next week. Use a polite negative question.
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V. Assignment
Direction: Lists down at least 5 elements of Drama in a ½ sheet of paper.

VI. Reflection