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Detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8

I. Objectives:

At the end of the one hour lesson, the of the students are expected to:
1. construct sentences using appropriate modals;
2. cite the importance of using modals in the sentence.;
3.

II. Subject Matter

1. Topic: Modals
2. Reference: ESLlibrary.com
3. Materials: Projector, laptop, markers, manila papers. *video/song

III. Development of the Lesson

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
I. Routinary Activity

A. Greetings

Good afternoon everyone!

I am Yvette G. Viloria. I will be your facilitator for Good afternoon, Ma’am!
this afternoon’s discussion.

B. Prayer

Before we begin the lesson this afternoon, let us first

ask the guidance of almighty God and to enlighten our Let us put ourselves in the holy presence of the
mind to completely understand the topic this afternoon. Lord…
Would you please lead the prayer? (The students recite a prayer.)

C. Classroom Management

Class, please arrange your seats properly and pick up

the pieces of papers under it. (The students will arrange their seats and pick up
the pieces of papers under their chairs.)
D. Checking of Attendance

Is there any absentee? Class secretary kindly check the Yes Ma’am!
attendance. Thank you!

E. Motivation

I have here a video clip and it’s called “18 school

rules” and I want you to pay attention to the video and
its message.
After watching, you will answer the following
questions.
 1. What is the video all about?
2. What did the singers say to have a good day at
school? Can you list them?
3. What are the things that you should and
shouldn’t do inside the classroom?
4. What will you do when you’re at school?
Am I making myself clear?

(I am going to play the video two times) Yes Ma’am!

Now, who can tell me what is the video all about?

S1: The video is about the school rules.
S2: It is about the things that we should and
shouldn’t do to have a good day at school.
Very good! How about having a good day at school?
How can you have a good day at school? Can you list
what the singers say?

S3: You should eat a good meal.

Very good! Did you eat your breakfast class?
That’s good; while you were young you should always
eat your breakfast, because breakfast is…
S4: You shouldn’t go to bed late.
S: Yes, Maam!
S: …the most important meal of the day!

Okay! That’s great. What else? What are the things

that you should and shouldn’t do when you’re at
school?
Very good. That is why should eat your meal before
going to school. Right class?
S5: You shouldn’t eat in the classroom.
S6: You should always make your homework.
S7: You should take a shower before and after
going to school.
S8: You shouldn’t stay outside when you hear the
bell.
S: Yes, Ma’am!

Are you doing your homework class? Whenever

because it is for your own good. Who did their
homework? S: Ma’am!
Very good.

As you can notice, the video gives you advice. Right S: Yes, Ma’am!
class?
Our lesson for today is about modals.
Today we will dig deeper on the different modal and
their functions.

F. Presentation of Objectives

Class this is our objectives for the day. Kindly read the
objectives, Ana.
At the end of our one hour lesson, students are
expected to:

Thank you!
G. Lesson Proper
What is a modal?
Modal verbs are a special kind of auxiliary verbs.
Like other auxiliary verbs, they are always used with
a main verb but modal verbs express an attitude to
what we say. They can express how certain or
uncertain we are about an event, or how willing or
unwilling we are to do something, for example. We
will give attention to the four paired forms can and
could, will and would, may and might, and shall and
should and one of the singular forms- must.
Okay class, I have here different sentences.
1. How will express your ability and capability in
something?
2. How will you give permission?
3. How can you offer someone an option?
Who would want to read the sentences?
What did you observe from the sentences?
Very good!
So what is the function of can in the first sentence,
John?
Precisely!
How about in the second sentence?
Correct!
In the third sentence?
How about in the last sentence?
Meaning to say can is used to?
There are three (3) functions of CAN and they are to…
(The teacher will ask somebody to read the following
from her PowerPoint presentation.)
Is that clear?
How about this…
4. How will you say request to someone politely?
5. How will you convey a suggestion?
6. How will you state possibility of something?
 Recognize the modal verbs used in the
sentence.
 Choose the appropriate modal to complete
a sentence.
 Cite the importance of using modals in the
sentence.
 Understand the different uses and
meanings of the modal verbs.
(The students will read the sentences provided by
the teacher)
1. I can drive.
2. Can I use your phone please?
3. You can use my phone.
4. Students can pre-enrol the subjects.
S1: The sentences uses can.
S2: The word can in the first sentence state
physical capacity or ability. The persona talking is
stating that he is able to driving.
S3: The word can in the second sentence ask
permission or request.
S4: In the third sentence the word can is used to
give permission.
S5: In the last sentence the word can is used to
give an option.
S6: The function of CAN are the ff:
1. Showing ability
2. Suggest possibility or give an option.
3. To ask for or give permission.
Yes Ma’am!
S1: Could I use your phone, please?
S2: We could go to the new restaurants.
S3: It could rain today.
 Very good! could functions as:
The functions of could are the following. 1. Polite permission
Could you please read, Bea? 2. Suggestion/option
3. It also shows possibility.
Very good. Thank you!

7. How will ask permission in polite and formal S1: May I use your phone please?
way? S2: It may rain today.
How about these sentences? S3: She may be at home.
Who would like to read?
What have you notice in this sentences?
Yes Jane, How about the first sentence? S4: The first sentence express polite request.
How about the second sentence Mary Joy? S5: The second sentence says possibility, more
…and the third? Yes John? probable than could.
S7: The third sentence is the same as the second
Exactly! one.
So what is the function of may? Can you differentiate May is used to:
may from could? 1. Ask for a polite permission (formal way).
2. Give possibility, more probable than could.

Very good!
Who would like to read these sentences? 1. It might rain today.
2. She might be at home.

So what is the function of the sentences? The probability of the event is greatly reduced
when might is used.
You’re right!
So might is used to show what? Possibility Ma’am.

Correct!
Class, remember that may is used in writing because it
is formal while might is more common in
conversations.

Are you still up?

Modal are quite confusing but you should analyze the Yes Ma’am!
sentences to use the appropriate modals.

Let’s continue.
Who would like to read these sentences? (a student will read the sentences)
1. He will leave for the plane at 7am.
2. I will make dinner.
3. I will call you at 4pm.
4. The summer will be very hot.
5. Will you help me with these boxes?

What does it have? (a student will answer)

The first sentence shows action for the future.
The second sentence tells about a voluntary
action. The third sentence is a promise.
The next sentence after that is a prediction.
The last question is a polite question.
Very good!
Base from the sentences what are the function of The functions of the modal will are the ff:
modal “will”? 1. State future action.
 2. Voluntary action.
3. Promise
4. Prediction
5. To ask polite question.

Very good!
Who would like to read these sentences?
How does “would” perform in the sentence?
1. When I lived in Manila, I would go to the mall
every day.
2. Mark promised that he would help me with my
Math homework.
The first sentence indicated repeated action in the
past.
The second sentence indicates future time in the
sentence that is in the past.

Very well said!

Do you understand? Yes Ma’am!

How about these sentences? 1. The defendant shall pay a fine of P2.000.
Who would like to read? 2. Shall we begin?
3. Thou shall not kill.

It is observable that the sentences have shall. What is
the difference of function from each sentence?
Very well said!
So from the sentences mentioned, can you tell me the
function of modal “shall”?
That’s right!
Would you please read these sentences? (pointing the
student)
The first sentence tells something about legal
obligation.
The second sentence of interrogative shows
suggestion.
The third sentence is a future action.
Function of shall
1. It state obligation.
2. Suggestion
3. Future action, rare, British
1. You should try the new restaurant downtown.
2. I should renew my driver’s license.
3. You should receive my letter in two days.

Who can tell me the function of modal verb “should”? The first sentence shows advisability. The second
sentence tells about obligation. The last sentence
shows expectation.

Functions:
Very good! 1. To give advice.
And lastly, who wants to read and share his analysis 2. To show obligation.
about these sentences? 3. To show expectation.

1. I must call my parent tonight.

2. She must be at home.

And what about these sentences? What does it tell us? The first sentence tells about necessity and the
other one shows very high probability.

What is the function of “must” in the sentence? Function of must.

1. Indicate necessity or obligation.
2. Shows very high probability.
Do you all understand the different modal verbs? Yes Ma’am!
Formative (engaging and collaborative) (the students will bring out ½ sheet of paper and
Summative assessment after formative pen)

II. Application

In a ½ sheet of paper, answer the following activity.

A. Choose among the choices the correct modal that is

appropriate in the sentence. Write your answer in a ¼
sheet of paper.
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)

B. Paraphrase the sentences using appropriate modal.

Write your answer at the back of the paper.
e.g. It is possible that he comes with us tonight.
(He might come with us tonight.)
1. There is a 100% chance of rain tomorrow.

(It will rain tomorrow.)

2. It is possible for them to travel to Boracay Beach for
the holidays.

(They can travel to Boracay Beach for the

holidays.)
3. Please drive carefully tonight, ok?

(Would you drive carefully tonight?)

4. It is very unlikely that we get a loan from the bank,
but it’s possible.

(We might not get a loan from the bank.)

5. Perhaps Sarah lends Simon some money.

(Sarah may lend Simon some money.)

III. Generalization
Who could give me the function of modal “can”? The function of CAN are the ff:
1. Showing ability
2. Suggest possibility or give an option.
Very good! 3. To ask for or give permission.
How about “could”?
Could functions as:
5. Past ability
6. Polite permission
7. Suggestion/option
That’s right! It also shows possibility.
How about may and might? May is used in writing because it is formal while
Thank you! That was right! might is more common in conversations.
So now, will and would? Will function as:
1. State future action.
2. Voluntary action.
 3. Promise
4. Prediction
5. To ask polite question.
Would function to indicate a repeated action in the
past.
It also indicates future time in the sentence that is
in the past.
Okay correct!
How about shall and should? Function of shall
4. It state obligation.
5. Suggestion
Future action, rare, British.
Functions of should:
4. To give advice.
5. To show obligation.
To show expectation.
Very nice!
And lastly, must. Who would like to end it up? Function of must.
Indicate necessity or obligation.
Shows very high probability.
IV. Evaluation

Choose among the choices of modals to what is

appropriate in the following sentences.
1. They _____ (must/may) be away for the weekends
but I’m not sure.
2. He _____ (can/could) be French, judging by his
accent.
3. I _____ (could/shall) go to the town plaza on
Saturday.
4. This _____ (must/could) be the right answer but
we’ll have to check with your teacher to make sure.
5. _____ (May/Can) you play the piano?

6. That looks very expensive! It _____ (should,

must) have cost a fortune!
7. Hello Juan! Diego _____ (may, might) cook a
viand if we visit him.
8. If I go to Laguna, I _____ (would, will) see the
house of Jose Rizal’s family.
9. I think you _____ (should, can) take the train; it's
faster than the bus.
10. _____ (Will, Would) you lend me two dollars to
buy a coffee please?

End with a closure

Designed By: Checked By: Wylene G. Herminigildo Ph.D.

Yvette G. Viloria