Why is it hoda’a (Modim) and not in Avoda (Retzei) as is Yaale Vyavo?

The prayer said in Shmona esrei and bentching (in “Hodaa”) its meaning (in part) and where we recite it and why. This class is based on source material. Some of the thoughts however are (semi)original and each person will judge for himself. First Version. (5668). Second Version. (5669).