English Modal Verbs: A Comprehensive Free English Lesson Plan for ESL (Online and In-Class)
English Modal Verbs
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Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand the concept and functions of modal verbs in English.
- Identify and differentiate between different modal verbs, such as can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.
- Comprehend the meaning and usage of modal verbs to express abilities, permissions, obligations, suggestions, predictions, and certainty.
- Apply modal verbs accurately in various contexts, including speaking, writing, and reading comprehension tasks.
- Formulate and ask questions using modal verbs to seek and provide information.
- Engage in conversations and discussions using modal verbs to express opinions, make suggestions, and negotiate.
- Recognize common collocations and patterns with modal verbs, enhancing their overall language fluency.
- Demonstrate awareness of modal verb usage in formal and informal contexts, adapting their language accordingly.
- Reflect on their own language use, identifying areas for improvement in using modal verbs and actively integrating them into their everyday communication.
Level: Elementary – Intermediate
Time: 60 minutes
Modal Verbs – Materials
- Digital whiteboard software: Video and Games
- Handouts with exercises: Free Powerpoints and PDF
Warm up
Play these videos and explain the modal verbs. Tell students beforehand to note down as many modal verbs as possible
Activity 1
Modal Verbs Game
Game to practice using model verbs in English. It reviews these verbs: can, must, would and their uses in a sentence.
Activity 2
The Elixir of Life
Hand out the worksheet and gor through the exercises together
All downloads are in PDF format
Actvity 3
Mingle: Giving advice
Cut up cards and hand out, get students to give one-another advice
Actvity 4
Mingle: Future Tense
Hand out the worksheet and go through the exercises
Breaktime Activity
Kahoot: Modal verbs
Play these Kahoot games on modal verbs
Actvity 5
Detective Riddles
Play the video and go through the Riddle worksheet
Browse the eBook Worksheet or Download the PDF for Free
Activity 6
Wheeldecide Game
Play the game modal verbs and vocabulary: ask students to make sentences using the modals
Actvity 7
Writing prompts
Go through the worksheet and ask students to write their advices using the modal verbs
Actvity 8
Write a Letter – Homework
Get students to write a letter using different modal verbs.
Wrap up
Blast The Aliens
Go through the Powerpoint and play the game
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