Age: 8-9 years

Duration: 60 min

Objectives

• Distinguish must (rule), should (advice), and can (ability/permission) in context.
• Sort modal sentences by function on charts and justify choices in pairs.
• Write school rule posters using must and shouldn't with clear reasons.

Vocab

• must / mustn't: "You must wear indoor shoes." / "You mustn't run."
• should / shouldn't: "You should drink water." — advice, not law.
• can / can't: "I can swim." / "You can't eat in the library."
• rule / advice / ability: Function labels for modal sorting.

Warm-up (5min)

Three teacher sentences — students hold up card: RULE / ADVICE / ABILITY. Discuss why each modal fits.

Main Activity (45min): "School Rules Poster Lab"

Modal sort: 18 sentence strips into must / should / can columns — pair defend one tricky sort to class. Scenario cards: choose best modal for situation (exam day, hot weather, talent show). Poster project: design "Our Class Rules" with 4 must/mustn't and 2 should sentences — illustrate each. Gallery walk + sticky feedback: "Clear rule?" Small group justify: "We used must because it's a safety rule." Worksheet: Flyers-style choose correct modal (8 items). Link to G2 should advice — compare strength: must > should. Present one poster rule with because reason.

Wrap-up (5min)

Personal sentence: "At home I must ___ . At school I should ___ . I can ___ ."

Teacher Tips

• Flyers grammar includes modals for rules and advice — school context is familiar and safe.
• mustn't vs don't have to distinction — light mention only at G3.
• Posters display in classroom — reinforces English environment and modal chunks.