1. Modals

2. Language Objective:
We will write complete sentences using the modals can, might, may, and must (have to, ought to, shall) in three forms:
declarative
negative
Interrogative.

3. Application (Why?) We use modals before the verb to add a very specific meaning to the verb.

4. Parts of Speech: Verbs Modals Can: shows ability
May: shows permission or chance
Might: shows possibility or chance
Must: shows requirement

5. modal + verb

6. How does the meaning change?
Students must study during recess.
Students may study during recess.
Students can study during recess.
Students might study during recess.

7. Formulas & Examples Declarative + Subject + modal + verb + finisher.
The storm might cause the power to go out.

8. Example: Negative - Subject + modal + not + verb + finisher.
Children must not play outside during lightning storms.

9. Modal + subject + verb+ finisher?
Interrogative ?
Future:
Modal + subject + verb+ finisher?
Example:
May the students walk home in the rain if they use their umbrellas?