Modals
What is a modal
A verb that shows likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestion, order, obligation, necessity, possibility or advice. We use it to be polite
What is a request
Asking someone to do something for you
What does it mean to interrupt someone?
To stop them when they were talking
What is an imperative? Give an example
A present tense verb.
Ex: Help me
What number do you call when there is an emergency?
911
Why do we use modals?
To be polite/to not be rude
What are the 3 steps to making a request?
Approach someone, Make the request, Say thank you
What is small talk?
A polite short conversation Americans like to have to be polite.
What is the format for a polite imperative? Give an example
Please (imperative verb)
OR
(Imperative verb) please
Ex: Please help me
OR
Help me please
If you accidentally call 911, what do you do?
Tell them it was an accident.
DO NOT HANG UP!!! (-100 points)
Make a request with a modal
Ex: Could you help me with my homework?
What do you say when someone says no to your request?
That's OK, Thanks anyways, It's no problem, I understand, No worries
What are the 3 steps of interrupting someone
Politely interrupting
Entering the conversation
Exiting the conversation
What part of this sentence is the imperative?
Please do not eat all the cookies.
Do not
If you have a fever with a rash, where do you go? (Emergency Room, Urgent Care Clinic, Doctor's Office)
Emergency Room
What modal do you use if you want to make a request? (Asking for something)
For extra points (100), give an example
Could, Can
Ex: Could you help me?
Why is it important to be polite when making a request
Because you want the person to help you
What are 2 examples of politely interrupting?
Excuse me…
Sorry, but…
Sorry to interrupt…
I don’t want to be rude, but…
Why is it important to use polite imperatives?
Because if not it sounds rude, it sounds like a command.
Polite imperatives are for asking, if not polite it sounds like you are expecting it
Give an example of an injury that requires:
The Emergency Room
Urgent Care Clinic
Doctor's Office
ER: Chest Pain/ Hard to Breathe; Numbness on one side; Head or eye injury; Concussion; Seizures; Broken bones (where you can’t move: arms, legs); Fever with rash
Urgent Care Clinic: Vomiting or persistent diarrhea; Strong stomach pain; Dehydration; Fever (no rash); Small cuts; Sprains and strains (Sprained ankle); Ear infection, flu, cold
Doctor's Office: Non-emergency situations; Flu; Annual appointment/check-up; Ear infections; Vaccinations; Vomiting
Give one example for each category of modal:
Ability
Permission
Advice
Obligation
Possibility
Ability: can, could
Permission: can, could, may
Advice: should
Obligation:must, have to
Possibility: might, may could, can
Make a request with your partner
Approaching someone
Hey, what’s up?
Hi, how are you doing?
Making the request
Can I ask you a favor?
I need your help (choosing an outfit), please
Could you help me (take these boxes upstairs), please?
Will you help me (clean my car), please?
Saying thank you - if they said yes
Thank you so much!
You are the best, thank you!
Great, thank you!
Saying thank you - if they said no
That’s OK. Thanks anyway!
I understand. No problem!
Give an example of each step of politely interrupting someone. (Bonus points for follow-up small talk questions)
Politely interrupting
Excuse me…
Sorry, but…
Sorry to interrupt…
I don’t want to be rude, but…
Entering the conversation
What are you all talking about?
Can I join you all?
I’m so happy to see you here!
Follow-Up Small Talk questions
What did you do this weekend?/How was your weekend?
What do you think about the……. (party/ELI activity)?
How’s work/school going?
How is your family doing?
Exiting the Conversation
Sorry, but I think I will…. (go play a game/grab something to drink/talk to my friend)
Excuse me, I think I will…. (go play a game/grab water/talk to my friend)
It was great talking to you!
Thank you for chatting with me!
What are imperatives used for? (List as many uses as possible)
give orders, warnings, advice, instructions, ask questions, and make requests
What are the 4 steps of making a 911 call?
1) State your emergency (accident, fire, injury, weapon)
2) Give your location (I am at Matherly Hall)
3) State your injuries (Bleeding, unconscious, etc.)
4) Emergency response (An ambulance is on the way. Stay on the phone)