Lesson & Activities - Understanding Personal Qualities & Traits
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- Mar 8
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LESSON & ACTIVITIES
Personal Qualities & Traits
Speaking Activity - Conversation Questions
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Conversation Questions
1. What are personal qualities and traits?
Personal qualities and traits are characteristics that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. They are part of what makes us unique.
2. Can you name one positive and one negative personal quality?
One positive personal quality is kindness, and one negative personal quality is impatience.
3. What are two personal qualities that best describe you?
Two personal qualities that best describe me are creative and loyal.
4. What personal quality do you admire most in others, and why?
The personal quality I admire most in others is empathy because it shows that they care about and understand other people's feelings.
Writing Activity - Pre-Reading Vocabulary
Instructions:
Get a pencil and paper.
Copy the words from below.
Look up the definitions of the words online.
Get to know the definitions of each word.
Important Words - Personal Qualities & Traits
reliable
honest
dependable
sociable
tightfisted
dishonest
trustworthy
thoughtful
unreliable
self-centered
cheerful
ambitious
impatient
inconsiderate
Reading Activity -Personal Qualities & Traits
Instructions:
Read the following information, explanations and examples about Personal Qualities & Traits.
Thereafter, listen to the Personal Qualities & Traits audio.
Note: Reading out loud when learning a new language is important because it helps you practice your pronunciation. When you speak the words, you can hear how they sound, and this will improve your speaking skills.
The Power of Understanding Personal Qualities and Traits
Personal qualities and traits are the unique characteristics that make up who we are. Personal qualities and traits are important because they help us understand ourselves better and how we get along with others. Knowing our personal qualities and traits can guide us in making good choices, choosing the right jobs, and having strong relationships. It also helps us see what we are good at and where we can improve. Doing all of this can lead us to grow and succeed in life.
Understanding Personal Qualities and Traits: The Good and the Not-So-Good
Personal qualities and traits can be positive and negative. Positive and negative personal qualities and traits can affect our relationships and experiences. Let's explore some of these personal qualities and their impact.
reliable and honest
dependable and sociable
tightfisted and dishonest
trustworthy and thoughtful
unreliable and self-centered
cheerful and ambitious
impatient and inconsiderate
Explanations and Examples of Personal Qualities & Traits
Reliable and Honest
Explanation: A reliable person is someone you can trust to do what they say. An honest person always tells the truth.
Example: Sarah is reliable and honest because when she says she will help her friend, she comes on time and works hard. If she breaks something, she tells her friend and offers to fix it.
Dependable and Sociable
Explanation: A dependable person always does what they promise. A sociable person likes to be with others and is friendly and outgoing.
Example: Tom is dependable and sociable because he always comes to work early and finishes his tasks on time. He also likes to plan team events and makes everyone feel welcome.
Tightfisted and Dishonest
Explanation: A tightfisted person does not like to spend money. A dishonest person does not tell the truth.
Example: Mitch is tightfisted and dishonest because he always borrows money from his friends and does not pay them back, saying he forgot. He also avoids paying for group gifts or outings.
Trustworthy and Thoughtful
Explanation: A trustworthy person keeps their promises and secrets. A thoughtful person cares about others and their needs.
Example: Emily is trustworthy and thoughtful because her friends trust her with their deepest secrets. And she also often does nice things, like bringing soup when someone is sick.
Unreliable and Self-Centered
Explanation: An unreliable person often does not do what they promise. A self-centered person thinks mostly about themselves.
Example: Judy is unreliable and self-centered because she often cancels plans and does not think about how cancelling plans might make others feel. Also, when her friends need help, she makes excuses not to help them.
Cheerful and Ambitious
Explanation: A cheerful person is happy and makes others feel good. An ambitious person wants to succeed and works hard.
Example: Nicole is cheerful and ambitious because she always smiles at her classmates and encourages them. She wants to do well in her studies and takes on difficult school projects and assignments.
Impatient and Inconsiderate
Explanation: An impatient person does not like to wait and gets upset easily. An inconsiderate person does not think about others' feelings.
Example: Alex is impatient and inconsiderate because he interrupts people when they speak and gets annoyed when things are slow. He does not think about how his actions affect others.
Listening Activity - Explanations and Examples of Personal Qualities & Traits
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Listen to the audio -Personal Qualities & Traits.
Use the reading from above to follow along with the audio.
Writing Activity - Positive and Negative Personal Qualities & Traits
Instructions:
Get a pencil and paper.
Copy the 7 pairs of personal qualities and traits.
Decide which pair or personal qualities and traits are positive or negative.
Check your answers by clicking on the side arrows next to each of the 7 pairs of personal qualities and traits.
Positive and Negative Personal Qualities & Traits
1. reliable and honest
positive
2. dependable and sociable
positive
3. tightfisted and dishonest
negative
4. trustworthy and thoughtful
positive
5. unreliable and self-centered
negative
6. cheerful and ambitious
positive
7. impatient and inconsiderate
negative
The People In Our Lives & Their Personal Qualities & Traits
The people in our lives have special roles and many unique personal qualities and traits that make them so very special to us. For example:
A Relative
A relative, like my sister, is very reliable. Whenever I need help, I can count on her to be there for me. She is also honest, always telling me the truth even when it's hard to hear.
A Friend
A friend of mine is dependable. I know I can rely on him to keep our plans and be there when I need support. He is also very sociable, making everyone feel welcome and included.
A Classmate
A classmate of mine is trustworthy. I can share my thoughts and ideas with her, knowing she will keep them confidential. She is also thoughtful, often remembering small details about our conversations.
A Neighbour
My neighbour is cheerful. He always greets everyone with a smile and brightens up the day. He is also very sociable, often organizing community events to bring everyone together.
A Coworker
A coworker of mine is ambitious. She sets high goals for herself and works hard to achieve them. She is also dependable, always completing her tasks on time and helping others when needed.
A Manager
My manager is thoughtful. He considers everyone's opinions and makes decisions that benefit the whole team. He is also trustworthy, creating an environment where we feel safe to express our ideas.
Can you think of any other personal qualities or traits that a relative, a friend, a classmate, a neighbour, a coworker, or a manager have?
Personal Qualities & Traits Conclusion
To sum up, understanding our good and not-so-good personal qualities and traits helps us think about how we act and how it affects our relationships with others. By encouraging positive personal qualities and traits and being aware of negative ones, we can improve our connections with people and create a more satisfying life for ourselves.
Poll Activity
Instructions:
Read the poll question.
Read all the possible answers. Click on the See All Options button to see all of the answer choices.
Select ONE answer by clicking on it.
Take The Poll - The Most Important Personal Quality That I Have
Which personal quality best describes you? (Select 1)
reliable
honest
dependable
sociable
Test Your Knowledge By Taking Our Quiz
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