Mastering Modals and Quantifiers

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Mastering Modals and Quantifiers

Today's plan & Learning Objective

Grammar Modals & Quantifierd 

E Writing & Grammar

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to use modals in the positive and negative form, as well as quantifiers.

Introduce the learning objective and explain why it's important for students to master these concepts.

What do you already know about modals and quantifiers?

Modals in the Positive Form

Modals express ability, permission, and obligation. Examples include 'can', 'may', and 'must'.

Explain the different types of modals and give examples of each. Encourage students to practice using them in sentences.

What modal verb is needed to complete the sentence: '___ you please pass the salt?'

1. will
2. shall
3. could
4. must

Which modal verb completes this sentence correctly: 'He ___ get a good grade if he studies hard.'

1. will
2. should
3. could
4. might

What is the correct modal verb to complete this sentence: 'I ___ eat pizza every day because it's unhealthy.'

1. shouldn't
2. may
3. can
4. would

Modals in the Negative Form

To make a modal negative, add 'not' after the modal verb. Examples include 'cannot', 'may not', and 'must not'.

Explain how to make modals negative and give examples. Have students practice forming negative sentences using modals.

What is the negative form of the sentence 'She must finish the task'?

1. She must not finish the task
2. She mustn't finish the task
3. She must finish the task not
4. She must finish not the task

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a modal in the negative form?

1. He may like tea
2. She shouldn't be here
3. I can't swim
4. They will come tomorrow

Assignments

29+30a

Quantifiers

Quantifiers are words that express the quantity or amount of something. Examples include 'each', 'either', and 'all'.

Do assignments 30b+31

Introduce the concept of quantifiers and explain their importance in communication. Encourage students to practice using them in sentences.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down modals you didn't know yet.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.

What is the correct modal verb for the negative sentence: You ___________ smoke in here.

1. mustn't
2. must not
3. should
4. could

What is the correct modal verb for the positive sentence: They ___________ meet us at the park at noon.

1. will
2. should
3. might
4. could

What is the correct modal verb for the positive sentence: He ___________ speak five languages fluently.

1. should
2. must
3. may
4. can

What is the correct modal verb for the negative sentence: She ___________ play the piano?

1. cannot
2. might
3. can't
4. would

What is the correct modal verb for the negative sentence: They ___________ swim in the river?

1. could
2. should
3. can't
4. cannot

What modal verb is used to express advice or recommendation?

1. might
2. can
3. ought to
4. would

Which modal verb is used to express permission?

1. may
2. must
3. could
4. should

What modal verb is used to express obligation or necessity?

1. might
2. will
3. should
4. can

Which modal verb can be used to express ability or possibility in the past?

1. can
2. might
3. could
4. would

What modal verb can be used to express certainty in the present?

1. must
2. could
3. should
4. may