Past modals for deduction Whodunit

Using grammar Unit 1
Whodunit + riddles
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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

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Using grammar Unit 1
Whodunit + riddles

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Using grammar Unit 1
Whodunit + riddles

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Past modals for deduction
modal + present perfect

He could have had the opportunity, but.....
She might have been able to murder him.
They must have left before the murder took place.

Slide 3 - Slide

Speculating
  • Watch the first part of the next video. Write down three speculations based on the (little) information given to you.
  • Watch the ending.

Slide 4 - Slide

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Slide 5 - Video

00:34
Write at least 3 (1 for each suspect) deductions per group. Use 3 different modals and at least 1 negation.

Slide 6 - Open question

00:56
How observant were you?
How many changes did you spot?

Slide 7 - Open question

Using different grammar from Unit 1.
You are going to watch a video with some riddles. After each riddle discuss what you think the solution is in your group. Then post 1 answer to the board. 
Use a variety of language structures, but make sure to include the structures from Unit 1. 
1. Tenses - simple present - simple continuous 
2. Using modals - Both present and past
3. Using adjectives and adverbs

Slide 8 - Slide

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Slide 9 - Video

01:20
How can Jack escape?
Use a modal and an adjective in your answer!

Slide 10 - Open question

02:21
Why was Mrs Smith arrested for fraud? Use a past modal in your answer.

Slide 11 - Open question

03:30
Who was arrested for the murder and why?

Slide 12 - Open question

04:47
What do you think? Please explain it to me because I do not get it..

Slide 13 - Open question

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Slide 14 - Video

06:55
Why was John arrested?

Slide 15 - Open question

07:56
Who was the murderer? Use a past modal in your answer.

Slide 16 - Open question

Write your own riddle. Come up with a riddle of your own. Discuss the options in your group (remember speak English!). When you have finished post the riddle here.

Slide 17 - Open question