Grammar and usage(1): Modal verbs: general introduction教案和学案内容

Unit 2 Sports events Grammar and usage

Modal verbs:general introduction 一、学习目标

1.

语言知识目标

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To learn the basic usage of modal verbs talking about ability, obligation, certainty, permission and suggestions. 

To learn the features of modal verbs. 

To consolidate the usage of modal verbs by speaking, practising and writing. 2.

情感态度价值观目标

To let students understand how to be civilized audience by talking about what we should do and what we shouldn’t do when watching the game.

二、学习重点、难点

Help students grasp the basic usage of modal verbs. Help students how to use the modal verbs freely. 三、学习过程

Step One: Lead-in Let the students the students watch a short video about Mu Ba running on the field and then ask the students to describe Mu Ba. The description can be like this:Mu Ba can run 60 meters with the ball.(通过最近俄罗斯世界杯很火的法国名将姆巴佩的一段视频，引出本堂课的主题：情态动词，并很自然地过渡到情态动词can表能力的用法。）

Step Two: Modal verbs

1.

We can use modal verbs to express ability. (can, could, be able to)

(show two pictures) Cristiano Ronaldo can / is able to control the ball well.

Xu Haogang can sing various songs.

I can drive, but seven years ago, I couldn't. Encourage the students to say more sentences using the following structures:

I can ... but ... , I couldn't.

He / She can

/ is able to ... Zhou Tianlong / Huang Zhou can

/ is able to ... 2. We can use modal verbs to express obligation.(should, ought to, must, have to)

(show two pictures)

1)

In order to keep his charming figure, Cristiano Ronaldo must/ has to do exercise

for at least 4 hours every day. 2)

From this match, we know everything is possible, so we should/ ought to/ must/

have to hold on to the last minute. (show two pictures)

We should pick up the garbage after the game. We shouldn't / mustn't make too much noise to disturb others. Practice: Say more sentences about what we should do and what we shouldn't do when watching games using the following modal verbs must, mustn't, have to, should, ought to, oughtn't to. Dos

arrive on time give encouragement and applause Don'ts

throw garbage everywhere leave halfway abuse(辱骂) referees or players respect foreign cultures ... throw objects to players ... Give the students an example: We should arrive in time when watching games. 3.We can use modal verbs to express permission.(can, could, may, might)

--- Can/ May/ Shall I go into the field to hug my favorite football stars?

--- No, you can’t/mustn’t. 4.We can use modal verbs to express requests or suggestions.(can, could, shall, will would)

Could /Can/ Will/Would you tell me where the next World Cup will be held? ---- Shall we go there together to enjoy a football feast ?

---- It sounds like a great idea. Practice: Make a short dialogue about what we should do when watching the game. 1. A: May I smoke on the field?

B: Sorry, you mustn't. Smoking isn't allowed in public. 2. A: Would you please give a seat to the woman ?

B: With pleasure. 3. A: Shall we pick up the litter(垃圾) after the game?

B: OK, let’s go. What should you do when watching the game?

Can/May/Might I…?

Shall I/we…?

Can/Could /Will/Would you…?

5.

We can use modal verbs to express certainty.(may, might, must,could, can) Russia may/might/ must win the FIFA World Cup Trophy in the 2018 World Cup.

1) Russia ___________ be the winner in this World Cup, but I'm not sure. 2)

Hearing the news of winning, players _____ be very excited. Step Three: Practice

What can we learn from the 2018 World Cup? Complete the following passage with modal verbs in brackets. This year, the World Cup kicked off on June 14 in Russia. It is not only a sporting event, but also a chance to learn. People all over the world (1)______ (can, might) share the excitement, the celebration and the unity during the World Cup. It (2)______(will, shall) be an exciting month for us to enjoy peace and football.

Some people (3) ________ (should, might) think it’s all fun and games. However, since it is a competitive game, there (4)_______ (must, has to) be winners or losers. Sometimes, the final results (5) ______(may not, mustn’t) only depend on the strength of the team, but their cooperation, unity and attitude as well. So when we win, we (6)_______(should, shall) be humble; when we lose, we (7)______(oughtn’t to, may not) give up. Life is like a game. A good attitude (8) ______ (will, should) make us winners in life. Step Four: Summary

Summarize the usage of modal verbs. 情态动词没有人称和数的变化，不能单独做谓语，必须和不带to的动词不定式连用。

We can use modal verbs to talk about ability, obligation, permission, requests

(suggestions) and certainty. Step Five: Writing

As civilized audience, what should we do to create a harmonious atmosphere when watching the game?

First, have a discussion in groups, and then write a short passage (at least 5 tips included) using modal verbs. Step Six: Homework

Polish the short passage.