Speculating about events in past, present and future

 

Part 1: Speculating About the Past

• Let's talk about some important historical events (the sinking of the Titanic, the first moon landing, etc.)

Activity:

Remember to use modals for past speculation:

• • What could have happened differently?
  • What might the people involved have felt at that moment?
  • What must they have been thinking during the event?

Examples:

• The Titanic might not have sunk if it had seen the iceberg earlier.
• They must have been terrified when they realized the ship was sinking.

• Part 2: Speculating About the Present

  • Lets's talk about any news that have happened recently. 

  Activity: 

  

  
  
  
  
  
  • • What might be happening in this picture?
    • Why could the people be acting this way?

  Examples: 

  • They might be waiting for someone. 
  • They could be lost, that's why they look confused.

  Part 3: Speculating About the Future

  
  

  • let's talk about events in the future and how we can make predictions or speculate about what might happen.

  Activity:

  • Choose one future event (like a new technology, environmental changes, a sporting event, etc.). Speculate about different possible outcomes using modals for future speculation.

    • What might happen in the next 10 years?
    • What could be the consequences of this event?

  Examples:

  • In the future, technology could completely replace teachers.
  • There might be more extreme weather if climate change continues.