VWO 2 Modal Verbs

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Welcome 

01-11-2021

Plan...

1. Survey 

2. Spelling Quiz.

3. Grammar - Modal Verbs

1. Survey

Write the English translation.

1. afspraak
2. recept
3. kneuzen
4. verkouden zijn
5. herstellen, genezen

Write 5 English sentences using the the following words:

1. herstellen, er
2. bovenop komen
3. hechtingen
4. pijn doen
5. kies-/tandpijn

Goal?

1. I can write 4 sentences using different modal verbs.

2. I can speak English during the lesson.

Modal Verbs

1. What are modal verbs? - page 122 stepping stones

2.  Film + text

3. Letter to the Prime Minister

Can / Could

Finish the sentence:

When you go to the doctors, you...

What ...... you do if you have the flu?

(Tip - Page 122 Stepping Stones)

Modals:

Can

- General statements about what is possible.

- Used in the present

Could 

- Something is possible, but not certain.

- Used in the present and past.

Modal Verbs - Can / Could

Finish the sentence:

What ........  you do if you feel dizzy?

When I broke my leg, I ........

(Tip - Page 122 Stepping Stones)

Modal Verbs - Must / have to / should

Finish the sentence:

When you go to the doctors, you...

When you feel sick, you ....

(Tip - Page 122 Stepping Stones)

have to / must / should 

have to / must:

- an action needs to be done

- obligation, things that are necessary to do

Should

- to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.

- make a suggestion

Must / have to / should = page 121

What is the difference?

When you have corona you ......... stay inside.

When you have a broken you ........ use crutches.

When you have a cold you ........... stay inside.

Task - Using Modals

1. Write a letter to the Dutch Government advising them what they:

• Can
• Could
• Must
• Have to
• Should

...do to reduce the number of corona cases

2. Explain why they should follow your advice.

3. Present to the class.

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Reflection

What is a modal verb?

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