Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.C
Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
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resources for those 'aha' moments
teaching resource
Modality Word Wall with Information
A set of 56 vocabulary words based on the degrees of modality in opinion writing.
unit plan
Developing Opinion Writing Skills Unit Plan - Grade 3 and Grade 4
This English unit addresses the genre of opinion writing; specifically, how to write a well-structured opinion piece.
lesson plan
Exploring Modality
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore how modal words are used to express degrees of certainty in an opinion piece.