Year 5 Recognising Modal Verbs
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What's included?
Dedicated Year 5 resources for recognising modal verbs (can, might, should, must, will), introducing this type of auxiliary verb, a core KS2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling objective. Activities build conceptual understanding of how modal verbs express possibility, necessity, or permission, promoting reasoning in sentence analysis. This essential small step supports mastery of grammatical terminology and is vital for national curriculum expectations. The CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme provides structured identification practice.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Year 5 Relative Clauses
Year 5 Modal Verbs
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
- PowerPointModelling PPTA teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetVaried FluencyConsolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
- WorksheetApplication and ReasoningPromote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
- WorksheetHomeworkThree different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.
