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The document provides a lesson on modals, covering their usage for ability, permission, obligation, and advice, with examples for each category. It includes a gap-filling exercise to practice modal verbs and a dialogue about planning a school trip, demonstrating the application of modals in conversation. Key modals discussed include can, could, may, must, should, and ought to.

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Modals_Lesson_Plan

The document provides a lesson on modals, covering their usage for ability, permission, obligation, and advice, with examples for each category. It includes a gap-filling exercise to practice modal verbs and a dialogue about planning a school trip, demonstrating the application of modals in conversation. Key modals discussed include can, could, may, must, should, and ought to.

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Lesson on Modals: Ability, Permission, Obligation, and Advice

1. Rules for Usage


A. Modals of Ability

 • can – for present/future ability


Example: I can play the piano.
 • could – for past ability
Example: She could swim when she was five.
 • be able to – used in different tenses
Example: I will be able to come tomorrow.

B. Modals of Permission

 • can / could / may – used to ask for or give permission


 Examples:
- Can I go outside?
- You may leave early.
- Could I use your pen? (polite)

C. Modals of Obligation

 • must / have to – something is necessary or a rule


 Examples:
- You must wear a seatbelt.
- I have to do my homework.
 • mustn’t – it’s not allowed
Example: You mustn’t smoke here.

D. Modals of Advice

 • should / ought to / had better – give advice or suggestion


 Examples:
- You should drink more water.
- You ought to be kind to others.
- You had better study for your test.

2. Gap-Filling Exercise
Complete the paragraph with the correct modal: can, could, may, must, mustn’t, should,
have to, ought to, had better, be able to.
Last year, I __________ (1) ride a bike very well. I started practicing every day, and now
I __________ (2) ride on busy streets too. My parents always say that I __________ (3)
wear a helmet when I go out. It’s a rule – I __________ (4) follow it.

Sometimes, I want to ride with my friends, so I ask my mom, “__________ (5) I go out
with them?” She usually says yes, but she adds, “You __________ (6) come back
before dark.”

One day, my friend Tom didn’t wear a helmet. I told him, “You __________ (7) do that.
It’s dangerous!” He answered, “Oh, I forgot.” I said, “You __________ (8) be more
careful next time.”

We also saw a boy trying to fix his bike. He wasn’t strong enough, so we helped him. He
said, “Thank you! I hope I will __________ (9) fix it alone next time.”

In the evening, my dad asked, “Did you enjoy the ride?” I said yes, but I told him I
__________ (10) clean my bike now because it’s very dirty.

Answer Key
1. 1. could
2. 2. can
3. 3. must
4. 4. have to
5. 5. May
6. 6. should
7. 7. mustn’t
8. 8. ought to / had better
9. 9. be able to
10. 10. have to

3. Dialogue: Planning a School Trip


Mr. Brown: Good morning, class! Today we’re going to plan our school trip. You can
suggest places to go.

Anna: May we go to the mountains, Mr. Brown?

Mr. Brown: That’s a good idea. But remember, we must follow safety rules.

Tom: What about transportation?

Mr. Brown: The school bus is available. We have to be at school by 7 a.m.

Lisa: That’s early!

Mr. Brown: Yes, but we ought to leave early to enjoy the day fully.

Tom: Can we bring snacks?


Mr. Brown: Yes, you can, but you mustn’t bring junk food.

Anna: My little brother wants to come too. Could he join us?

Mr. Brown: Sorry, Anna. This trip is only for grade 6 students.

Lisa: I’m a bit scared of climbing. I’m not sure I will be able to do it.

Tom: Don’t worry! You can stay with me. We’ll take it slow.

Mr. Brown: That’s the spirit! And one more thing – you should wear comfortable shoes
and bring water.

Lisa: Got it. We had better make a checklist!

Mr. Brown: Excellent idea, Lisa.

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