Detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
1. Recognize the modals used in the sentence;
2. Understand the different uses and meanings of the modal verbs;
3. Choose the appropriate modal to complete a sentence; and
4. Construct sentences using modals.
II. Subject Matter
1. Topic: Using Modals Appropriately
2. Reference: ESLlibrary.com
3. Materials: Projector, laptop, markers, video/song
III. Development of the Lesson
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
I. Routinary Activity
A. Greetings
B. Prayer
C. Classroom Management
D. Checking of Attendance
E. Learning Task I-Review
What was your topic last meeting? S1: Using Opinion-Marking Signals,
Is there any questions about our past Ma’am.
lesson? S2: No.
F. Motivation
Learning Activity 1- LET’S SING!
Now, are you familiar with Ariana Grande?
Have you listened to her songs? Well, I play
one of her greatest hits with Justin Bieber-
Stuck with U. I want you to listen to the
popular song of her.
S1: Yes Ma’am!
As I play the song, I want you to keep your S2: Yes Ma’am!
eyes on the lyrics. You can also sing the
song while it’s playing but bear in mind to
sing it softly. While watching, you are going
to identify the modals used in the song.
Write your answer in your English notebook.
Am I making myself clear?
(I am going to play the video twice)
S1: Yes Ma’am!
Learning Activity 2: GIVE ME A SIGN!
The previous tasks helped you to at least
have an idea about the lesson in this
module. The succeeding tasks will help you
to become more knowledgeable about the
topic.
Directions: Analyze the pictures regarding
the COVID-19 Health Protocols & Signages
For Schools. Using the modal verbs write as
many sentences as you can. Write your
answers in your English notebook.
II. Analysis
Our lesson for today is about using modals
correctly.
Today we will dig deeper on the different
modal and their functions.
G. Presentation of Objectives
At the end of our lesson, students are
expected to:
Recognize the modal verbs used in
the sentence.
Understand the different uses and
meanings of the modal verbs.
Choose the appropriate modal to
complete a sentence.
Construct sentences using modals.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1.What is modal?
2.What are the features of modals?
3. When do we use modals?
4. What are the examples of modals?
5. How important are auxiliary verbs or
modals in speaking and writing?
Modal is a verb that combines with another
verb to indicate mood or tense. It is also
known as modal auxiliary or modal verb and
classified into two, the pure modal and
semi-modal. Modal verbs or auxiliary verbs
are used if you want to express ability,
necessity, request, permission, advice,
desire, probability, etc.
FEATURES OF MODALS
Modals are always followed by
the base form of verb.
• Jam will recite a monologue.
• She would bring the pictures.
• You shall come with us.
• I could not get my sleep last night.
Modals are the same for all
pronouns.
• He can come tomorrow.
• We can play the instruments.
• You must go.
• I must bring some books tomorrow.
Modals do not need auxiliaries.
They take direct negative and
question forms.
Will not(won’t)
would not(wouldn’t)
Shall not(shan’t)
Will you?
Would you?
Shall we?
Pure Modals Auxiliaries Semi-
Modal Auxiliaries
can could Ought to
may might Has/have to
shall should Has/have
(got) to
will would Be able to
must need
• An auxiliary verb is a verb that
adds functional or
grammatical meaning to the clause
in which it appears—for example, to
express tense, aspect, modality,
voice, emphasis, etc. Auxiliary
verbs usually accompany a
main verb.
• Auxiliary verbs are sometimes
called helping verbs because they are
needed to form many of the
tenses. The most used auxiliary verbs
are the verbs to be, to do and to
have.
Modal phrases (or semi-modals) are
used to express the same things
as modals, but are a combination of
auxiliary verbs and the preposition to.
III. Abstraction
Directions: Complete the following
sentences using modals.
1. She looks pretty sick. I think she _____ go
to the doctor. (can, should)
2. You’ve been driving all day. You _____ be
exhausted! (should, must)
3. Hey I’m lost! _____ you help me? (should,
can)
4. I _____ do that if I were you! (could,
should)
5. ______ we send the package by mail or by
express? (Will, Shall)
IV. Application
Directions: Construct sentences using
the modals below.
1. will
2. would
3. shall
4. should
5. can
6. could
7. may
8. might
9. must
10. need
V. Generalization
What are the learnings you learned from today’s
lesson?
Very nice!
And lastly, must. Who would like to end it up?
VI. Assessment
SENTENCE COMPLETION TEST
Directions: Choose among the choices of
modals to what is appropriate in the following
sentences.
1. They _____ be away for the weekends but
I’m not sure.
a. must c. might
b. may d. have to
2. He _____ be French, judging by his accent.
a. can c. may
b. could d. ought to
3. I _____ go to the town plaza on Saturday.
a. could c. should
b. shall d. have to
4. This _____ be the right answer but we’ll
have to check with your teacher to make
sure.
a. can c. could
b. must d. need
5. _____ you play the piano?
a. May c. Would
b. Will d. Can
6. That looks very expensive! It _____
(should, must) have cost a fortune!
a. must c. may
b. should d. shall
7. Hello Juan! Diego _____ cook a viand if we
visit him.
a. may c. should
b. might d. ought to
8. If I go to Laguna, I _____ see the house of
Jose Rizal’s family.
a. would c. must
b. should d. will
9. I think you _____ take the train; it's faster
than the bus.
a. should c. must
b. can d. have to
10._____ (Will, Would) you lend me two
dollars to buy a coffee please?
a. will c. may
b. can d. would
VII. Assignment
Make a short essay using the
modal verbs.
End with a closure.
Prepared By:
JANICE E. AVILES, LPT
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