English for You Grade: 6th

Teacher: Lina Sanchez 2nd Period

Indicators: -Writes simple and cohesive texts, related to everyday topics and of
interest, whose purpose is to compare the past with the present, talk about abstract
topics, justify, reason, hypothesize, interact in job interviews, narrate and express
custom or adaptation, with sufficient accuracy to be understandable in its entirety.
-Interact in the English language, in common situations, with courtesy, assertiveness
and respect.
Lesson 2. Modal Verbs ( Group Work)
What are modal verbs and how are they used? In this lesson plan, students will learn
about modal verbs and participate in a writing activity that emphasizes the use of modal
verbs.This may include can, could, may, might, must, will, would, shall, should, and
ought to
Aims:
By the conclusion of this lesson plan, students will be able to:

● Identify modal verbs

● Use modal verbs in writing

When do we use modal verbs?

Activity 1: Classify the modal verbs. Match the modal verb with its use.( 5pts)

Modal Use Example

Can ability present/past I can dance bachata at the school.

Could I could play basketball when I was a kid.

Must 90% Probability Jose Ant. must kiss his girlfriend.

Can 90% We can’t dance denbow in the classroom.
Might 50% You may win the race.
May 50% I might cook today.
Could I could help you later.

Giving advice

Asking for permission

 Activity 2: Use the modal verbs( 15 pts)

2. 1 Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb: should / ought to (x2) can /
have to (x2) mustn’t / don’t have to / could
1 You ______________ smoke in public places.
2 We ______________ learn Chinese in our school.
3 You ______________ wear a crash helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
4 You ______________ eat a healthy diet.
5 I ______________ study hard all weekend.
6 You ______________ respect other people’s opinions.
7 She ______________ always sing really well.
8 ______________ you leave us alone now?
 2.2 Give two pieces of advice for the situations below. Use an appropriate modal verb.
1. Your teacher is working too hard and is exhausted.
She ought to take vacation
She should take a break.
She ought to have a free day!
2. Your father wants to learn how to use a computer.
He should watch tutorials about Marciano Tech.
He ought to take computer classes.
He should take a computer course.

3 One of your friends is very bossy and nobody wants to spend time with him- her.
He should learn how to get along with others.
He ought to take easy!
She should be more kind.
4 Your friend wants to get married. You think she’s too young.
She should think about it.
She ought to be drunk.
She should appreciate her youth and do other things.
She should focus on her studies.
She should take her time.
She should be crazy to get married.
5 Your brother wants to leave school and become a mechanic.
He should finish school first.

2.3 Circle the correct option.

1 I’m not sure where Jane is. She could / must be at the office.

2 Sally has to / doesn’t have to pass all her exams because she wants to go to university.

3 You ought to / can check you have all the ingredients before you start making the cake.

4 The letter should / couldn’t arrive tomorrow. It was sent by express delivery.
 5 You mustn’t / have to book the tickets soon, otherwise they’ll be sold out!

6 You don’t have to / mustn’t smoke at a petrol station. You can’t / could cause an
explosion.

7 That painting is obviously a forgery. It mustn’t / can’t be by Van Gogh.

8 That doesn’t have to / can’t be right! The answers must / can be wrong.

2.4 Match the sentence beginnings (1-4) with the endings (a-d).

1. 1 You have to watch a that programme if you don’t want to.

2 You must watch b that programme – you’ll love it!

3 You mustn’t watch c too much TV. It’s bad for you.

4 You don’t have to watch d a lot of TV if you want to become a TV critic.

1. b

2.d

3.c

4.a

2.5 1 You have to buy

2 You must buy

3 You mustn’t buy a any more books or you’ll spend all your
money.
4 You don’t have to buy
b the new book by Dan Brown. It’s incredible.
1.b
c the books – you can get them from the
2.d library.

3.c 4. a d all the books before the course starts. It’s a

university regulation.
 2.6. Choose the correct modal verb.

1 A John! Your room’s filthy! You absolutely must / should / can clean it now.

B You love giving orders! You ought to / can / must be in the army.

2 A What are you doing here? You have to / must / should be in your maths class.

B I don’t have to / mustn’t / shouldn’t go to class if I don’t want to.

A You mustn’t / don’t have to / couldn’t miss class or you’ll never pass your exam.

3 A What documents do I have to / must I / can I get if I want to work in Australia?

B No idea. Maybe you should / must / have to ask Pete. He lived there for a while.

4 A Can I / Must I / Should I have another coffee please? I couldn’t / mustn’t / shouldn’t
order

before because you were too busy.

B I’m sorry but the restaurant’s closed. Can / should / must you leave now please?

2.7 Rewrite these sentences in your notebook using an appropriate modal verb.

1 Last year, I didn’t know how to use Power Point.

______________________________________

2 Is it necessary for me to have a passport? ______________________________________

3 I suggest that you try the shop round the corner.

______________________________________

4 It’s my personal obligation to speak to her.

______________________________________

5 Would you mind helping me with these bags?

______________________________________

6 You’re not allowed to eat in class! _______________________

Activity 2: Use the modal verbs to give advices ( 5 pts)

Activity 3: Exam (10 pts)

Activity 4: Design a Thanksgiving Poster (10 pts)

 Activity 5: Binder presentation. Check list ( 15 pts)

Activity 6: Sing a Christmas Carol

Feliz Navidad (I Wanna Wish You a Merry Christmas) Lyrics

Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!

Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!
Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!
Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
From the bottom of my heart!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
From the bottom of my heart!

Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!

Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!
Ajaa..
Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!
Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
From the bottom of my heart!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
From the bottom of my heart!
Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!
Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!
Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!
Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
From the bottom of my heart!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!
From the bottom of my heart!
Feliz Navidad, feliz Navidad!
Feliz Navidad, prospero año felicidad!