Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.

3.1.3 Passive Future and Modals Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, It Will Be Done (L3U1L3), Ben and Moby create a comic book about what life might be like in the future. They discuss ideas, from how vacations might be spent to the ways mus...

2.1.4 Can Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Mammals (L2U1L4) Ben takes care of Nikki’s new puppy, and explains to Moby what puppies and other mammals can and can't do. In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grade...

2.1.5 Modal Can Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Old Dog, New Tricks (L2U1L5), Ben and Moby prepare Fighter for the local dog show. But can he perform when it's show time? In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades...

2.2.3 The Modal Can Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, People Can't Fly (L2U2L3), Ben wants to fly like the birds. As he discovers how unlikely that is, Ben and Moby discuss Leonardo da Vinci's ideas and the Wright brothers' exp...

2.2.4 The Modal Have to

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Have to Practice (L2U2L4), everyone in Ben’s class has to practice their lines for a play by William Shakespeare. Find out why Moby doesn’t have to work as hard as everyon...

2.3.2 Polite Expressions Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, You Must Be Polite! (L2U3L2), Ben and Moby are preparing for the dance on Saturday night. Ben tells Moby what they must and mustn't do, from practicing dances to stepping on...

2.4.3 Scientific Method/Modals Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Scientific Method (L2U4L3), something is wrong with Moby's dog, Fighter. He doesn't want to go for a walk, play, or eat. Ben and Moby use the scientific method to find out w...

2.4.4 Modals: Should / Ought to / Had better Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Should Rest (L2U4L4), Ben has a fever. Moby and the doctor both give him advice, and soon Ben feels better. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students use the...

2.4.5 Advice Modals Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, We Might Babysit (L2U4L5), Ed asks Ben and Moby to babysit for his little sister Abby. Before they agree, Ben reminds Moby of all the crazy things that happened last time th...

2.6.4 Modal Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Recycling (L2U6L4), the two friends pack their lunches for a picnic at the park, and Moby reminds Ben to use eco-friendly products, such as reusable bottles and bags. When t...