Modals of Advice: SHOULD

Welcome to our class

Modals of Advice: Should

What are we going to learn today?

Look at this picture. You have one minute to write down all the words that come to mind when you look at this picture

Warm-Up

Giving Advice

What kind of advice do you hear or tell?

"Should" is a modal verb most commonly used to make recommendations or give advice. The common grammar structure is to use should + infinitive verb.

Modals: should

Grammar

Infinitive verb examples go see eat cancel play

SHOULD/ SHOULDN’T + infinitive verb should

Modals: should

Grammar structure

Pronoun

• I
• HE /SHE
• THEY
• WE
• YOU

+Infinitive verb examples go see eat cancel play

SHOULD/ SHOULDN’T + infinitive verb should

Modals: should question form

Grammar structure

Pronoun

• I
• HE /SHE
• THEY
• WE
• YOU

Using Should/ Shouldn’t

Match the questions to the responses

• A.- Should he stay at home?
• B.- Should I stay in?
• C.- Should Amy see a doctor?
• D.- Should Ali walk to school early?
• E.- Should we exercise every day?

Should …... + infinitive verb

Modals: should

1. Amy should see a doctor.
2. He should stay at home.
3. We should exercise every day.
4. Ali should walk to school early.
5. I should stay in if it’s going to storm.

Grammar Practice

Fill in the blanks using the modal “should”

1. My friend doesn’t clean her room. She ________ her room.
2. You don’t eat vegetables. You ________ eat vegetables.
3. Mr. Smith doesn’t read any books. He __________ read more books.
4. My classmates don’t study hard. They ________ study hard.
5. You’re not careful when you ride a bicycle. You ____________ be careful when you ride a bike.

Fill in the blanks

Doctor’s Advice

He should… He shouldn’t.

She should… She shouldn’t.

He should… He shouldn’t.

Look at the pictures. What should each patient do to feel better?

She should… She shouldn’t.

Modals: should

Speaking Practice

Think about things you should do. Make a list of 3 things you should do in the next month. Share with your classmates.

Modals: should

Speaking Practice

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