Detailed Lesson Plan
Presenter: Canizo, Rhea Trina A.
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:
1. Identify the different kinds of modal verbs
2. Analyze the proper usage of modal verbs
3. Create sentences following the proper usage of each modal verb
II. SUBJECT MATTER
A. TOPIC:
Modal verbs
B. REFERENCES:
De Guzman, Rolando C; et. al (2016) Modal Verbs. The New Modern English
In Action, Volume 26 (Issue no. 4), pp. 44-47
C. MATERIALS:
Laptop, Projector, Illustrations
D. STRATEGIES:
Constructivist approach, Inductive learning, Value Integration
III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teacher Activity Student Activity
A. Routinary Activities
1. Prayer
Let us all stand for the prayer. (The students will stand.)
Who is our prayer leader for today? (One student will lead the prayer.)
2. Greetings
Good Morning class! Good Morning Ma’am!
How are you feeling today? We are feeling good today ma’am!
3. Cleanliness
Okay class, before you take your seats, kindly (The students will do what is told.)
pick up first any trash under your chairs and
arrange your chairs properly.
4. Attendance
Ms. Secretary is there any absentees for today? Ma’am, I am pleased to tell you that there are no
That’s very good to hear! absentees for today.
B. Recall
Before we proceed to our new topic let’s have
first a recall of what we have discussed last
time.
Now, who can still remember the lesson that Ma’am the lesson we had last time was about
we had last time? linking verbs.
Very good! It was about linking verbs.
Now what is a linking verb and what is its
function? Ma’am, a linking verb is a verb that connects a
subject with an adjective or noun that describes or
identifies the subject.
Can someone give an example using a linking
verb in a sentence? My favorite fruits are apples and oranges.
Very Good!
Another? My friend looks happy.
Very well said! It seems like you really
understood the topic we had last time.
However, do you still have any questions or
clarifications regarding to the function of
linking verbs? None ma’am.
C. Motivation
Since you fully understood the topic we had
last time, I guess you are now ready for our
next topic.
But for me to assure that you will be really
ready for our next lesson, let’s have first an ice
breaker.
I have prepared here an activity called “Read
the Colors.”
Are you familiar with that activity? No ma’am.
Okay so what you are going to do is that you
will read the color based on the color itself, not
on what is written inside each circle.
Are you ready? Yes, ma’am!
(The teacher will conduct the activity.) (The students will actively participate in the given
activity.)
Did you have fun with the activity that we
had? Yes, ma’am! It was a nice ice breaker ma’am.
A. Activity Proper
I am glad that you have enjoyed the activity
that we had. So now, to continue to our new
lesson for today. I have here pictures of
several objects. Now, what I want you to do is
that I want you to describe each picture that I
will show.
Are you ready? Yes, ma’am!
(The teacher will show the pictures.) (The students will participate in the given activity.)
Very good description class!
Again, what are the things showed in each Ma’am, the pictures showed abilities, gave
pictures? permissions, advices, obligation and possibilities.
Very well said!
Now, what are the dominant words you have Ma’am, we often used the words can, could,
used in describing the pictures? should, may, might.
Very good!
Now, are you familiar with these words? No ma’am.
What part of speech do you think those words Ma’am, I think those words are under verb.
belong?
Very good!
Those words are verbs or modal verbs.
B. Analysis
If last time we tackled about linking verbs,
today we will be discussing about modal
verbs.
So, can someone define what a modal verb is? Ma’am, a modal verb is a verb used in showing
abilities, giving permissions, advices, obligations
Very good! and possibilities.
Going back to the activity we had earlier, each
picture shows the function of modal verbs.
(The teacher will show the picture)
Take a look at this picture.
We can describe the picture as the man can
speak three languages.
What is the modal verb used in the sentence? Ma’am, the modal verb used in the sentence was
the word “can”.
Very good!
Now, what does it function in the sentence? Ma’am it shows what is the ability of the man.
Very good!
We can use the modal verb can in showing
abilities.
How about the modal verb could?
When do we usually use it?
How can we use it showing abilities? Ma’am if the ability is in the past, we have to use
the modal verb, could.
Very good!
Remember that can show present abilities
while could show past abilities.
Is it clear? Yes, ma’am.
Okay let’s move on to the next one.
This picture asks what? It asks permission ma’am.
Very good!
When asking permission, we can use the
modal verbs can, could and may.
Let’s try to use it in a sentence asking a (The students will create their own examples.)
permission.
Very good!
Next picture, shows good friends giving
advices to each other.
Now, what are the modal verbs used in their Ma’am they used the modal verb should.
sentences?
Very good!
Can someone share an advice using the modal (The students will create their own sentences.)
verb should?
Very good!
How about this picture?
What does the sentences denote in this Ma’am, it denotes an obligation.
picture?
Very good!
The sentence here denotes an obligation which
was being emphasized by the modal verb,
must.
Can someone use the modal verb must in a
sentence? Kindly make sure that it serves its (The students will use the modal verb must in a
purpose. sentence denoting an obligation.)
Very good!
For the last picture, it shows possibilities.
Now, what modal verbs have been used in the Ma’am it used the modal verbs might and could.
sentences?
Very good!
Aside from that the modal verbs might and
could, we can also use the modal verbs can
and may in expressing possibilities.
(The teacher will give some examples) (The students will also give their examples.)
Very well said!
So question so far?
Are these clear to you?
C. Application
Since you already know the different kinds of
modal verbs as well as how they function in a
sentence, we will be having a writing activity.
Now, what you are going to do is that you
must make 3 sentences showing abilities,
giving advices, permissions, obligations, and
expressing possibilities using the modal verbs
located inside the box. Take note, you have to
use each modal verb accordingly. Make sure to
use it properly in a sentence.
You can write your sentences in a one whole
sheet of paper and you only have five minutes (The students will comply to the task given by the
to finish your task. teacher)
D. Abstraction
Do you have any questions about the lesson? None ma’am.
Are you sure?
Since you do not have further questions, let me
be the one to ask you.
What have you learned from today’s Ma’am we have learned the different kinds of
discussion? modal verbs and its function in a sentence.
Very good!
Now, is it really necessary to learn the Yes, ma’am because modal verbs are very helpful
function of modal verbs? Why or why not? in emphasizing the intended message or meaning
of a sentence. It also makes the purpose of a
sentence clearer.
Very well said!
I’m glad that you really understood our lesson
today.
And to assessed your learnings, we will be
having a short quiz.
Kindly get one-whole sheet of paper and
answer the following questions.
IV. Assessment
Direction: Choose the appropriate modal
verbs for each sentence. Pick your answers
from the modal verbs located inside the box.
1. She looks pretty sick. I think she go to
a doctor.
2. You’ve been driving all day. You be
exhausted!
3. Hey! I’m lost. you help me?
4. You have such a beautiful voice. You
sing for us!
5. The girl dance and sing at the same
time.
can might
could may
should must
V. Agreement
Make a comic strip using different
modal verbs in expressing abilities,
permissions, advices, obligations and
possibilities. Underline the modal
verbs used in the sentences or
dialogues.
Research about non-finite verbs and
have an advance reading about it.
Reference: Basics and Beyond Language 5
(Revised Edition) pg. 45-49
