Grammar reviewCountless times I have (hear, heard) peoplewhine about not being able to help thecommunity because they want to (live, lived)comfortably. I believe that it is possible to helpthose around you without sacrificing everythingand barely living hand to mouth. It’s veryimportant to (donate, donated) a portion of yourincome to the needy if you can, but I think it iseven more important to donate your time, effort,and energy to help people in your community.

Idiom of the Day• lend a hand- be of assistance.

Tagalog translation: tumulong

Vocabulary Building Activity

• solace – /’so-lƏs/

n. someone or something that give comfort to a person who is sad or depressed.

v. to give comfort

Tag. translation: kaaliwan, aliwin

Synonyms: cheer, relief

Antonyms: distress, trouble

• albeit- /’ ol-be-Ət/

con. even though

Tagalog translation: kahit na

Synonyms: although, as, while

• widow- /wi-dö/

n. a woman whose husband has died

v. to cause someone to become a widow or widower

Tagalog translation: balo, biyuda

Synonyms: single

Antonyms : married

Sentence:

Sally is businesswoman, amother of 3 children and anadvocate of animal rightsalbeit she still has the time tolend a hand for widows like herwho greatly need solace.

Idiom of the Day:

lend a hand- be of assistanc

Tagalog trans: tumolong

VBA

solace – n. someone or something that give comfort to a person who is sad or depressed.

albeit- con. even though

widow- n. a woman whose husband has died

Write about

Write a feature lead about the last time you help someone.

Review

Video Watching

Objectives:

1. Analyze modal verbs.

2. Appreciate the importance of helping people who are in dire need.

3. Present an infomercial, poster with slogan, and jingle about helping others.

Modal VerbsModal Meaning Example

can to express ability I can speak a little Russian.

can to request permission Can I open the window?

may to express possibility I may be home late.

may to request permission May I sit down, please?

must to express obligation I must go now.

must to express strong belief She must be over 90 years old.

should to give advice You should stop smoking.

would to request or offer Would you like a cup of tea?

would in if-sentences If I were you, I would say sorry.

Sentence Modal Function

Directions: Read the following sentences and determine the function of the underlined modal by writing the letter of the correct answer.

a. ability c. possibility

b. permission d. obligation

1. I can play the guitar.

2. I must obey our country’s rules and regulations.

3. May I borrow your ball pen?