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Modal Verbs - Advisability - Can and Could - Off2Class Lesson Plan

This lesson plan is designed for beginner students and it focuses on the use of can and can't to discuss ability, possibility, and permissions. Students will practice both the positive and negative forms as well as question forms and short answers, which are common in spoken English. This lesson is a great introduction to modal verbs!<br><br>If you want additional lesson plans and support, including teachers' notes, be sure to register for a free Off2Class account.

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Modal Verbs - Advisability - Can and Could - Off2Class Lesson Plan

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  1. M4.1 – Advisability,should Off2Class Lesson Plan Lesson 1/3 ESL Lesson Plan © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  2. Thank you for downloading your FREE Off2Class lesson plan! This teacher-led lesson plan is designed using the communicative approach - perfect for teaching students online or in any screen-enabled classroom. To access the Teacher Notes and Answer Key, or to assign homework, click here to set up your FREE Off2class account. Don’t forget to join the discussion on Facebook to get access to other great tools for online ESL instruction. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  3. What is the right thing to do? Rachel has an exam tomorrow. Ashley is tired today. John has a cold. What is the right thing for each person to do? She should go to bed early tonight. He should take some medicine. She should study today. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  4. Should… …to say something about a duty or responsibility: …to give a suggestion: You should eat more fruit and vegetables (it is a good thing to do) You should feed the cat (it is an important thing to do) should is a modal verb like can, could, must, have to etc… © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  5. We use should to express advisability … subject should verb subject should verb … call my mom today. I listen to your teacher. you exercise more often. he should have a party. she think about a holiday. we turn off the music. they © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  6. Use should + a verb below go water buy study 1. We _____ a ticket to France. We need a holiday. 2. It’s an excellent film. You _____ and see it. 3. The garden is dry. I _____ the plants. 4. Mia has an exam tomorrow so she _____ this evening. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  7. Use should + a verb below save stay buy visit 5. It’s rainy today. We _____ inside the house. 6. If you have time, you _____ the museum. 7. You can’t eat all the cake now… you _____ some of it for later. 8. You _____ that hat. It looks great on you. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  8. Match the statements with advice I think she should buy a new house. John is overweight. I think he should enroll in a course. Taylor saved a lot of money. I think he should eat less fatty food. He wants to learn Japanese. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  9. I think… and I don’t think… We often use I think… should… and I don’t think… should… I don’t think you should smoke = I think it is not a good idea. I think you should come with us to the cinema = I think it is a good idea. Do you think I should buy this shirt? = Do you think it is a good idea? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  10. Use think and don’t think below 9. It’s not important. I _____ you should worry about it. 10. You seem sad. I _____ we should do something fun. 11. Roger’s sister is lazy. I _____ she should do some exercise. 12. It’s raining today. I _____ we should go to the beach. 13.You look tired. I _____ you should study tonight. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  11. Use think/don’t think + should + a verb below get phone take buy 14.Sally’s boyfriend is so rude. I _____ another boyfriend. (she) 15.That painting is beautiful! And only $80! I _____ it. (you) 16.It’s 11:30pm. I _____ your mom now. Do it tomorrow. (you) 17.We are running very late. I _____ a taxi. (we) © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  12. You aren’t sure, so ask your friend! 18.You are at a party. You want to talk to the guy with the blonde hair. Do you think I should talk to that guy? 19.You are in a shop. You really like the black and white shirt. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  13. You are not sure, so ask your friend! 20. Your plane leaves in one hour. You are running late. 21. You don’t like your job. You want to work somewhere new. 22.You have just finished college. You want to take a holiday. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  14. It’s not a good idea Tyler has a sore back Sofia’s boss is rude Alistair is sleepy What isn’t a good idea for these people? She He shouldn’t listen to him. He shouldn’t drive a car. shouldn’t go jogging today. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  15. shouldn’t do something= not a good idea … subject shouldn’t verb subject shouldn’t verb … call my mom today. I be rude to your teacher. you yell so often. he be this difficult. she shouldn’t snow today. it watch TV tonight. we listen to loud music. they © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  16. Use should or shouldn’t below 23.You _____ come to the party tomorrow. It’ll be great. 24.Daniel _____ run because he has a very sore back. 25.In my opinion, children _____ be quiet at dinner. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  17. Use should or shouldn’t below 26.I think Helen _____ listen to me! I mean, I’m her mother! 27.You’re 22. I think you _____ learn to drive a car. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  18. Use should or shouldn’t + a verb below call speak brush leave 28.If you aren’t going to work tomorrow, you _____ your boss now. 29.Your breath smells… I think you _____ your teeth. 30. John, I think you _____ to your son. He needs your help. 31. Please… you _____ the milk out. Put it back in the fridge. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  19. Use should or shouldn’t + a verb below paint go hold see 32. OK. I think we _____ now. We have to be at the station soon. 33. It was great to meet you. We _____ each other again. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  20. Use should or shouldn’t + a verb below read catch draw watch 34.That film is not for children… You _____ it. 35.What a great book! I think my dad _____ it too. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  21. Use should or shouldn’t + a verb below listen get out work arrive 36.What a beautiful morning. You _____ of bed! 37.Roger needs a break. He _____ so hard. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  22. Use should or shouldn’t + a verb below review walk eat turn off 38.Kevin drives everywhere. I think he _____ for a change. 39.Darling… you _____ your phone. We are at the cinema. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  23. Should is not as strong as have to and must have to should must stronger You should listen to your teacher. You have to listen to your teacher. You must listen to your teacher. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  24. We should be there by now! …you expected to be there at 4pm but you’re still on the road… You are driving to your friend’s house… …now it’s 5pm. We should be there by now! (it is not right or you did not expect this) © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  25. What is not right? 40. The baby is awake at 1am. (be asleep) He should be asleep by now! 41. The price of the milk is wrong. It says $3.20. (be cheaper) © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  26. What is not right? 42.Your sister has a meeting at 9am. It is 8:30am and she is asleep. (be awake) 43.It is summer but it is cold and raining today. (be sunny) © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  27. What is not right? 44.Everything is going wrong today. (be difficult) 45.Your friend is always complaining. (be happy) © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  28. What is not right? 46.You feel sick today. You took a tablet. (feel better) 47.You expected Carla and Sanjay at your house hours ago. (be here) © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  29. It should come soon We can use should when we expect something to happen: You studied hard and you have an exam tomorrow. You feel like Chinese food and you live in Chinatown. You should pass the exam. It should be easy to find something to eat! It shouldn’t be hard to find something to eat! © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

  30. What do you expect? 48.There are lots of hotels here. It _____ be easy to find one. 49.This recipe only needs eggs, flour and milk. It _____ be difficult to make it. 50.My teacher always gives easy exams, so tomorrow’s exam _____ be hard. 51.The plane is leaving on time so you _____ be in Rome in about 3 hours. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

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