Grammer - Senior Secondary 3 - Modal auxiliary verbs

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Modal Auxiliary Verbs
CONTENT: Forms and Uses of Modal Auxiliary Verbs (can, will, shall, would, could, must, may, etc.)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define modal auxiliary verbs.
b. Explain the forms and uses of modal auxiliary verbs in sentences.
SET INDUCTION: The teacher will begin by showing a few examples of sentences with modal verbs and ask students to identify the verbs.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Guided Practice, Discussion
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards, Chart with Examples, Whiteboard

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Modal Auxiliary Verbs

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the concept of modal auxiliary verbs. She explains that modal verbs express necessity, possibility, ability, permission, or likelihood. Examples: can, will, must, may, shall, could, would.	Learners listen, observe examples, and participate by asking questions.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains each modal auxiliary verb with examples: Can - expresses ability or possibility (e.g., I can swim). Will - expresses future intention (e.g., She will attend the meeting). May - expresses permission or possibility (e.g., May I come in?). Must - expresses necessity (e.g., You must study hard).	Learners take notes, ask for clarification, and participate in discussions.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify the modal verbs in a list of sentences. Examples: 1. You must complete your assignment today. 2. I can help you with that. 3. We may go to the park later.	Learners identify and explain the modal verbs in the sentences.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher gives learners the following sentences and asks them to underline the modal auxiliary verbs: 1. He will be here soon. 2. You may leave after the bell rings. 3. She can speak three languages. 4. We must attend the meeting tomorrow. I would love to visit London.	Learners underline the modal auxiliary verbs in the sentences.
5	ASSIGNMENT	Underline the modal auxiliary verbs in these sentences: He could be here by now. You should go to the doctor. She can dance very well. I might go out for a walk. They will come for the party. Write five sentences using different modal verbs.	Learners complete the assignment at home
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher corrects any mistakes, provides feedback, and encourages learners to practice modal verbs in different sentences.	Learners review the corrections and ask for any further clarifications.