Grammar and usage(1): Modal verbs: general introduction课堂实录【3】

M4U2 Grammar and usage - modal verbs The grammar target of this class is modal verbs. Students are expected to learn about the general meanings and functions of modal verbs. They will also learn how to use several common modal verbs properly. Procedures: Step1: Warm up and lead in: Play a song I can and ask students what words they hear most.

Answer : can

Ask students what kind of word is can.

Answer: modal verb

Step2: Brainstorm

(To link the knowledge that students have learnt) 

How to use modal verbs. 1.

No –s is needed to from third person. 2.

Modal verbs should be followed by the bare infinitives of other verbs. 

When to use modal verbs. He can run 100 metres in 11 seconds. You must work hard to win the gold medal. She might

win a medal at the Olympics. Can I watch the Olympics? Yes, you can. Can you help me with my training? Shall we do some exercise this morning? I’ll wash your sports jacket. You should not eat a lot before swimming.

Step 3: Presentation and practice (To make different uses of model verbs clear) 1.

Ability (can/could) 2.

Make suggestions: 3.

Make offers 4.

Give advice Exercise one: Fill in the blanks with words above. You _____ get your teeth cleaned at least once a year. Don’t worry, I

help you with your study.

we start the project right now? I

play table tennis last year, but now I

play it. 5.

Possibility

might-may-should-ought to-will-must 6.

Obligation.

Ought to/should – have to – must 7.

Permission

can-could-may-might 8.

Make requests Exercise two: Talking(as a story) 

To ask students to do role play: You want to go to a concert with your friends but the ticket is expensive, ask your mother if you can go.

Q：能不能去演唱会？

我能10点后回家吗？

我能带你的相机去吗？



Make rules for four places. 

Make requests Mr.,

you please help me to find my wallet? Jonny,

you give me a ride? Mum,

you pick me up?



Talk about possibility: James

be the thief, as he left at 8 o’clock, after which I paid with my money once.

I assume that Mary

be the thief, as she is rich.

David

be the thief. He has been caught stealing once.

John

be the thief, because a witness took a picture in which he put his hand into my bag.

Step4: Consolidation Fill in the blanks with modal verbs.

1.

_______ Tony run long distances when he was a boy?

2.

_________

you please call a tow truck for me? My

car broke down. (polite) 3.You ______________

park your car here.

It’s reserved for guests of the hotel only.

4.You ________________ put your feet on the table.

It’s not polite.

5.You ________send that fax. I’ve already sent it

1.There is no light on. They _____ be at home.

2. I’m sorry. I _______ help you.

I don’t know how to do it.

3. John ______ pick his daughter up from

school. She’s taking the bus home.

4. ______we meet at six this evening?

5. Drivers ___________ stop at red lights.

Match

1. Must they finish all the exercises in class?

A. No, you don’t have to.

2. Must I go right now?

B. but now we can buy them on 3. In the past we bought train the Internet.

tickets at the railway station,

C. The news may not be true.

4. You don’t need to go shopping.

D. if you feel tired.

5. Don’t feel worried.

E. Yes, they must.

Homework:

1.

Review the notes 2.

Finish the task on page 100