Task 1

Look at the sentences and guess what they mean.

1. You must wear a helmet.

2. You should sleep more.

3. You can eat here.

4. It might rain later.

5. I could help you tomorrow.

→ What is the difference between must, should, can, might, and could?

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🗺️ Stage 1 – Understanding the meaning 

1. Ability – can
🗣️ Example: I can swim.
💡 Meaning: I know how / it’s possible.

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2. Permission – can / could
🗣️ Example: Can I leave early?
💡 Meaning: Allowed.

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3. Obligation – must / have to
🗣️ Example: You must wear a helmet.
💡 Meaning: It’s necessary.

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4. Advice – should
🗣️ Example: You should drink more water.
💡 Meaning: It’s a good idea.

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5. Possibility – might / could
🗣️ Example: It might rain.
💡 Meaning: Maybe yes, maybe no.

Task 2

Match the situation with the correct modal verb.

1. You want to ask to open the window.

2. You tell a friend it’s dangerous.

3. You talk about maybe going to a party.

4. You say you’re good at football.

5. You give advice about homework.

6. You ask to take a picture in a museum.

7. You say students must bring their ID cards.

8. You tell someone they don’t have to come tomorrow.

9. You say it’s possible the teacher will be late.

10. You tell a friend that helping others is a good idea.

(Write one modal verb for each situation.)

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💬 Stage 2 – Practice through speech

Task 3: College Rules

Make five rules for your college using modal verbs.

Examples:

• You must speak quietly.

• You mustn’t touch the paintings.

• You can take photos in some areas.

• You should follow the guide.

• You could buy a souvenir in the shop.

Then share your five rules with a partner.

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Task 4: Permission Game

Use these short dialogues. Fill in with correct modal verbs and then act out with your partner.

1. A: ____ I use your pen?
   B: Sure, here you go.

2. A: You ____ park here!
   B: Oh, sorry!

3. A: You look tired. You ____ rest a bit.
   B: Yes, I will.

4. A: It’s cloudy. It ____ rain.
   B: Let’s take an umbrella.

5. A: I ____ play the guitar.
   B: Wow, really?

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📖 Stage 3 – Reading in context 

Text: Life in College

In our college, students must wear ID cards.
They can use their phones during breaks, but they mustn’t use them in class.
Teachers should give feedback every week.
Students might have extra lessons if they fail a test.
Everyone can join the English club — it’s free.

Task 5

Fill in the missing modal verbs (remove them before printing if you want it as a test).
Then answer:

1. Which rules are strict?

2. Which ones are just advice?

3. Which things are possible but not sure?

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✍️ Stage 4 – Personal connection (10 min)

Task 6: My Life Rules

Write five sentences about your life using modal verbs.

Examples:

• I must wake up early every day.

• I can ride a bike.

• I should drink less coffee.

• I might travel this summer.

• I could help my friend tomorrow.

Then share two of them with your partner.

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🪞 Stage 5 – Reflection (5 min)

Complete the sentences:

1. I can …

2. I should …

3. I must …

4. I might …

💡 1. Must

Use must when you think something is very important or necessary.
🗣️ Example: You must study for the test!
👉 (This is the speaker’s strong opinion.)

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💡 2. Have to

Use have to when the rule or situation makes it necessary.
🗣️ Example: We have to wear uniforms at school.
👉 (This is a rule, not your personal choice.)

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💡 3. Need to

Use need to when something is necessary to do, but not a rule — just practical.
🗣️ Example: I need to buy new shoes.
👉 (It’s important, but not an official rule.)

📝 Task 7 — Choose the correct phrase

Write must, have to, or need to in each sentence.

1. I ________ clean my room. It’s very messy.

2. You ________ wear a helmet when you ride a bike. It’s the law.

3. We ________ finish this project today.

4. I ________ buy a ticket before I enter the museum.

5. You ________ call your teacher — it’s important.

✍️ Task 8 — Make Your Own Sentences

Write six sentences using the verbs must, have to, and need to.
Use each one at least twice.

Examples:

• I must study hard for my exam.

• We have to wear uniforms at work.

• I need to go to the bank today.

📖 Task 9 — Reading: “The Trip to Green Island”

Last weekend, our class decided to visit Green Island, a small nature park near the city.
Before the trip, our teacher said, “Everyone must bring water and lunch. You have to wear comfortable shoes because we’ll walk a lot.”

On Saturday morning, it was cloudy. “It might rain later,” my friend said, “so we should take umbrellas.”

When we arrived, a ranger met us at the gate. “You mustn’t feed the animals,” he said. “You can take photos, but please don’t use flash.”

The park was beautiful — tall trees, green hills, and a small lake. We walked for hours. I was tired and said, “I need to sit down for a minute.” My friend laughed, “You could rest under that big tree.”

At lunchtime, we ate together near the lake. Everyone was happy. We realized we didn’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy nature. We just needed to go outside, breathe fresh air, and talk.

On the way home, the sun came out. “We must do this again next month!” someone shouted.
And we all agreed.

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💬 Task 10 — Questions after reading

1. Why did the teacher say students must bring water and lunch?

2. What things were not allowed in the park?

3. What did the students need to do during the trip?

4. What could they do to rest?

5. What lesson did they learn at the end?

6. Write one rule you would add if you worked at Green Island.