Unit2 Grammar

Grammar-Modal Verbs

1. Teaching Analysis 教情分析

1) Teaching objectives

　　Students will be able to understand and learn to use the following modal verbs: ought to/ ought not to/ have to/ don't have to/ mustn't/ needn't to show duty, possibility, guessing, etc.

2. Student analysis学情分析

1) Knowledge reserve知识储备

　　Students have learnt the basic usage of several modal verbs in Unit 1, their meanings and how to use them to show intention, duty, permission, possibility, guessing and ability, which sets foundation for their further understanding of the targeted modal verbs.

3. Teaching Procedures

Step I Revision: Review what has been learnt in previous lessons. Make clear that we can use modal words in a sentence to show "intention, duty, permission, possibility, guessing and ability". Provide some examples if necessary.

1. can and could

Jim isn't very good at math or science, but he can speak English very well.

The hunters have been lost for days. They could starve.

Could you please show me the way to Beihai Park.

2. may and might

What award did you get for the sports competition? May I have a look?

Our football team didn't play very well today, but we might do better tomorrow.

3. will and would

During the Spring festival time the whole family will come for dinner.

My uncle was poor but liked fashion, so he would often dress up as a rich man.

Are you free this Saturday? Would you like to join my family for dinner?