Обобщающий урок по теме "Модальные глаголы"

Урок проводился после изучения темы «Модальные глаголы» на 4 курсе факультета иностранных языков Московского областного педагогического колледжа (г.Серпухов) на завершающем этапе.
Урок проводился в виде урока-презентации игры «Брейн ринг».

Цели:
Практические: проконтролировать речевые умения по теме «Модальные глаголы», активизировать коммуникативные навыки
Образовательные: совершенствовать умения употреблять модальные глаголы, совершенствовать умения работать во времени, вырабатывать темп учебной работы,
Развивающие: развивать аналитико-синтезирующее мышление, логику, память, развивать самостоятельность, совершенствовать навыки восприятия иноязычной речи на слух, совершенствовать навыки связной речи, развивать интеллект и познавательные способности, способствовать развитию творческой деятельности, развивать умение сравнивать, обобщать, абстрагироваться
Воспитательные: учить студентов проявлять интерес к стране изучаемого языка, обеспечить нравственное воспитание учащихся, повышать мотивацию к изучению иностранного языка, осуществлять эстетическое воспитание студентов

Оборудование: диск с презентацией, компьютер, карточки с текстом диалога, карточки с текстом письма, карточки с заданием (для аудирования), карточки с модальными глаголами для оформления кабинета, картинки с ситуациями (для оформления кабинета), домашнее задание в виде учебных пособий.

You can fool some of the people all of the time,
And all of the people some of the time,
But you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.
(Abraham Lincoln)
Slide 2

 Good morning, dear students, dear guests, dear teachers. I am very glad to see you all here at our lesson devoted to modal verbs. We’ve just finished to learn this grammar material, we’ve written the test and are ready to prove that we are real experts on modal verbs.
It will be an unusual lesson, a competition lesson. That means that it’s necessary to introduce the jury and the teams.
We have got two teams, so introduce yourselves, please.

But let’s begin with the theory. The task will be about the functions of modal verbs. So, define the function and give the example.

I. Define the functions of the modal verbs (Slide 3)
1) What verbs express possibility?
The key:  CAN    a) He can win the race.(90%)
b) They could be at school.(50%)
c) He could have been killed in the car crash.
MAY   d) They may be studying in this room.(50%)
e) He might want some more food.(40%)
f) He may have  spoken to Ann yesterday.
g)He might have forgotten.

2) What verbs express permission?
The key:  CAN / COULD     a) You can/can’t borrow my car.(informal)
b) Could I use your phone?(More polite, asking for permission)
MAY     c) You may use the phone.(formal)
d) Might I speak to Mr.Jones, please?(more formal)
e) I’m afraid you can’t/mustn’t see the patient.(informal)
f) Children may not be left unaccompanied.(formal)

3) What verbs express advice?
The key:
a) You should drink more water.(general advice)
b) You ought to respect the elderly.(most people believe this0
C) You had better finish it.(advice on a specific situation, it’s a good idea)
d) Shall I buy this car? (asking for advice)

4)What verbs express request?
The key:
a) Can I borrow your book?(informal)
b) Could I borrow your book? (polite)
c) May I have a cup of coffee, please? (formal)
d) Might I use your phone? (very formal)
e) Will you phone Jane tonight? (very friendly)
f) Would you mind sending this fax? (polite)

II. Identify the use of the verbs in bold, then say a synonymous expression. (Slide 4)

The next task will be connected with the previous one. Define the function of modals and give the synonymous expression.
1. Can I park my car in your garage?  permission May I? Could I?
2. You should book a hotel room.
3. She must be home.
4. You needn’t wear a tie to the interview.
5. Shall I cook spaghetti for dinner?
6. Mike may come round tonight.
7. You should go on a diet.
8. Can I give you a hand with the bag?
9. Children must not play in the streets.
10. I have to see the dentist.
11. Would you mind moving your car, sir?

The key:
Identify the use of the verbs in bold, then say a synonymous expression.

The next task is:

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given and other words to complete each sentence. You must use between two and five words. Do not change the word given. (Slide 5)

1. It wasn’t necessary for you to bring me flowers as I already had a lot.
   Needn’t     You .............................................................................................................
2. Perhaps he left the car unlocked.
   May           He ...............................................................................................................
3. I’ll carry that bag for you.
   Like           Would .........................................................................................................
4. I advise you to drive more slowly.
   Should       You ............................................................................................................
5. It would be a good idea for you to leave early.
   Better         You ............................................................................................................
6. I’m sure he lied to you.
   Have          He ..............................................................................................................
7. It’s possible that Ann is looking for a new job.
   May           Ann ............................................................................................................
8. It was not necessary for him to pay for the damage, although he did.
   Needn’t      He ...............................................................................................................

IV.  Acting a dialogue. (Slide 6)
Now you are to read the dialogues given, fill in the necessary modal verbs and then act them out.

I.   Fill in: could, shall, would you, I’ll, why don’t you, how about and act the dialogue.

Husband: I’ve got a splitting headache.
Wife: 1) Why don’t you go and lie down?
H: Yes, I think I will. 2) ........ you bring me some aspirin?
W: Yes, of course, I will. 3) ....... I call the doctor?
H: No. 4) .... .. wait and see how I feel later.
W: 5) ......... like a glass of water?
H: Yes, please. 6) ......... you also telephone the office to say I’m ill?
W: Yes. 7) ......... you tell me where to find the number?
H: 8) .......... looking in the address book by the phone?
W: 9) .......... I say you’ll be in the office this afternoon?
H: Yes, you 10) ........... say I’ll be in about 2 – I should be all right by then.

The key:
2) could   3) shall  4) I’ll  5) would  you  6) could  7) could  8) how about  9) shall  10)can

II. Fill in: can, couldn’t, may, mustn’t, can’t or (not) be allowed to and act the dialogue.

David: 1) Can I go to the cinema tonight?
Mrs Stone: You know you 2) ......... go out during the week.
D: But I 3) ...... go out last Saturday either. I think Dad is too strict.
Mrs Stone: You 4) ....... speak about your father like that. He’s doing what he thinks is best.
D: 5)........... I have some friends over, then?
Mrs Stone: I’m afraid you 6)............ We’re having some friends to dinner.
D: 7) ............ I at least watch TV for a while?
Mrs Stone: Yes, you 8).............., but only after you’ve done your homework.
D: But I haven’t got any homework!
Mrs Stone: Oh! Well, in that case, you 9)........ go out, but you 10)........... be at home late.
D: I’ll be home by 11, I promise.

The key:

2) are not allowed  3) wasn’t allowed  4) mustn’t  5)may  6) can’t  7) can /may 8) can /may  9) may  10) can’t

V. Make comments and speculations about each picture using modals. (Slide 7)
Now comment the pictures. Give as many variants as you can.
Picture 1 – He should have been more careful. He must be in terrible pain. He’d better see a doctor.
P 2 – He must see a dentist. He can’t eat anything.
P 3 –– She should have been more careful. She’ll have to cook something else now.
P 4 – He shouldn’t be sleeping in the office. He must be very tired. He must have been working since the morning.
P 5 – The cat must have been very hungry. She shouldn’t have left the bowl on the table.
P 6 – She should have stayed at home. She must take some medicine.

P 7 – He should have got to the station earlier. He will have to wait for the next train.
P 8 – She must be very upset. He shouldn’t have left her.

VI. A poem. (Slide 8)

I think the next task is very interesting. You are to listen and read a poem. It is about the person’s feelings, even the things’ feelings after the other person has left. Be very attentive because later you will have to decide whether the statements are true or not.

Раздаточный материал см. Приложение 1
Текст стихотворения см. Приложение 2
Now let’s train our hands and do a written task.

VII.  Fill in: can can’t, couldn’t, have to, haven’t been able to, should, need to, must or must have.

Dear Mum and Dad,
Here I am in my new flat. Sorry I 1) haven’t been able to / couldn’t write earlier, but of course, I was busy moving in and unpacking. Now, I just 2) ...................... buy curtains and a few rugs to make the flat really homely. When I unpacked, I 3) ..................... find my toaster anywhere. I 4) .................... left it behind in the old flat! I’ll come to see you on Sunday 14th. 5) ................... I bring my flatmate? If we set off early, we 6) ........................... arrive in time for lunch. I 7) ............... wait to eat your delicious apple pie! Anyway, I 8) ................... go now. There’s someone at the door. It 9) .................. be the plumber; he is going to install the washing machine. See you on Sunday.
Love,
Judy

The key:
2) need to / have to    3) couldn’t     4) must have       5) can     6) can / should    7) can’t      8) must    9) must

Now you’ll read the situations. What would each person say in the following situations?

VIII.   What would each person say  in each situation using modals?  Sometimes more than one answer is possible. (Slide 9)
1. A student has just come into the class and left the door open. It is noisy outside. You say to him ................................................................................................................................................

2. You have opened the kitchen to let some fresh air. Your sister who is recovering from a bad cold, comes in. You say to her: ....................................................................................................

3. Your friend wants to pay for your dinner. You tell her it’s not necessary. – ...........................

4. Your mother wants to know where your sister is. You think she is helping your father in the garden. You say to her: ................................................................................................................

5. Your friend is sure your father goes to a gym every morning before work as he always looks so healthy. He says to you: .............................................................................................................

6. Your friend failed the exam. He hadn’t revised at all. You say to him: ....................................

The key:
1. A student has just come into the class and left the door open. It is noisy outside. You say to him:  Will /Would / Can / Could you close the door please?

2. You have opened the kitchen to let some fresh air. Your sister who is recovering from a bad cold, comes in. You say to her: Shall I close the window?

3. Your friend wants to pay for your dinner. You tell her it’s not necessary. – You don’t need / don’t have to / needn’t pay for the dinner.

4. Your mother wants to know where your sister is. You think she is helping your father in the garden. You say to her: She may / might be helping dad in the garden.

5. Your friend is sure your father goes to a gym every morning before work as he always looks so healthy. He says to you: You father must go to a gym every morning.

6. Your friend failed the exam. He hadn’t revised at all. You say to him: You should have revised.

IX. Home task. (Slide 10)
At home you were to prepare an interesting task connected with the modals. We can see the tasks but would you like to present them now? Perhaps some of you will come here and explain it to us. You are welcome.

The jury announces the results.

Приложение 1
Приложение 2

Литература:
Мыльцева Н.А., Цветкова И.В., Сборник упражнений по грамматике английского языка. – ч. 2
Virginia Evans. Round –Up V
Virginia Evans. Round – Up VI
John and Liz Soars, Mike Sayer. New Headway (English course) Intermediate