Lesson 2 – Power of Personality

Lesson 2. Power of Personality

Learning ObjectivesAfter this lesson, students will be able to:

Lesson Objectives 1

1. Define what personal intelligence is.2. Interpret various quotations related to personality.3. Identify personality traits and their meanings.4. Discuss the 4 Types of Personality.5. Describe people of different occupations using compound adjectives to

express what personality each should posses.6. Define idiomatic expressions using context clues.7. Distinguish the silent letters and pronounce words.

Warm Up 2

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Explain the following personality quotes.

“Personality has the power to

open many doors, but character

must keep them open”

“Humility is no substitute for a

good personality.”

“We know what a person thinks

not when he tells us what he

thinks, but by his actions.”

“It's beauty that captures your

attention; personality which

captures your heart.”

“I've learned that people will

forget what you said, people

will forget what you did, but

people will never forget how

you made them feel.”

Introduction 3

What is personal intelligence?

The world offers many rewards to individuals who understand themselves and otherpeople – or so we have been told. Personal intelligence is important at both theindividual and societal levels. At an individual level, it explains the reasoning we use tounderstand ourselves and other people and helps to mitigate our ‘blind spots’ –matters we don’t know about ourselves and others. Improving our understanding ofourselves and other people is likely to lead to our enhanced well-being and tosmoother relationships with others.

Source: The power of personality | The Psychologist (bps.org.uk)

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What or who has helped shape your personality?

Discussion 4

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They are ambitiousThey see themselves capable of being the best. They see themselveswith the capacity of being really good at what they do.They are courageousSuccessful people work to confront the fears that hold most peopleback. The two biggest enemies to our success are fear and doubt.

They are committedThe top people in every field are completely committed. They believe in themselves; they believe in theircompanies; they believe in their products and services; they believe in their customers. They have anintense belief.They are preparedSuccessful people review every detail in advance. They do things that the average person is not willing todo. They make sacrifices the average person is not willing to make. But the difference it makes isextraordinary.They are continuous learners.High achievers recognize that if they’re not continually getting better, they’re getting worse.They are responsibleThe fact of the matter is that this is not optional—it is mandatory. You’re the president of your owncareer, your own life, your own finances, your own body, your own family, your own health. You are totallyresponsible.

Which of these traits do you posses as an individual?

Can you still remember when you acquired each?

Give a percentage for each and state reasons.

Quality Percentage %

Ambitious

Courageous

Committed

Prepared

Continuous Learner

Responsible

Vocabulary Building 5

Match the definition with the words/phrases.

A. goofyB. basket caseC. hamD. nut jobE. people personF. shallowG. eccentricH. condescendingI. drivenJ. creepyK. stiffL. amiableM. assertiveN. modestO. conventional

1. Someone who enjoys being around people.2. A person who is very motivated to do well 3. A person who is funny and tells a lot of jokes 4. A person who is awkward and tense can be described as being5. A person who is extremely upset can be called a6. A person who only cares about things like money and how someone

looks is described as being7. Many people find this type of person strange or unusual.8. Another word for silly 9. A person who makes others uncomfortable is described as being10. An expression that describes a crazy person11. This person usually does what is considered normal and acceptable.12. This person expresses her/his opinions strongly and with confidence13. This person doesn't like to draw attention towards his/her success. 14. A person having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.15. This person behaves in a way that shows that they think they are more

intelligent or important than others.

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Reading Exercise 6

Read the rest of the article by clicking the source below.

Source: Understanding the 4 Personality Types: A, B, C, and D | Hire Success®

Understanding the 4 Personality Types: A, B, C, and D

Provide a synonym for each word:

delegate

abrupt

cocky

devastating

counterproductive

hype

aggrandizement

assertive

Learning how to identify people by personality type can bring a higher level of understanding to interpersonal relationships and team building.

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

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Reading Comprehension 7

Complete the table below.

Free Response

1. Give at least 2 answers for each column below.

• What personality tests are you knowledgeable of?

• Do you think personality tests and assessments can accurately

categorize a person? Why or why not?

Personality Type

Strengths Weakness Motivator Turnoffs And Fears

Jobs They Attract

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

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Listening Exercise

Listening 2.1

Supply the correct word/s asked in the parentheses.

Power of Personality

1. So Rory, in the last conversation we were talking about changing your personality and younever said what you (3 words).

2. I’m not sure if that’s a (2 words) or a (2 words) . But I mean you speak more than onelanguage.

3. I think maybe for me it’s more a question of the culture because I think when I am in anenvironment where (3 words) be more (1 word), I tend to (5 words) that.

4. I’m just trying to think of (3 words) in general, and there’s that (1 word) of how culturesand languages are (1 word).

5. And I think (4 words) that, when I think of (1 word) students that I’ve (2 words) English,which to some people is a (3 words), they always (3 words).

6. But when you talk to them in their (2 words) , it seems like they (2 words) to their (2words).

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Grammar Bits 9

Compound AdjectivesA compound adjective is and adjective that contains two or more words joined by a hyphen. They appearbefore a noun and act as a single idea (adjective) that describes someone or something. In general, we donot use a hyphen between two adjectives.

Number + Singular Noun You need to go down that one-way street.

Adjective + Noun Most of their staff are on short-term contracts.

Adjective + Present Participle The quick-thinking staff got everyone to safety.

Noun + Present Participle I used to live in a Spanish-speaking country.

Noun + Adjective There is nothing better than an ice-cold drink on a hot day.

Noun + Past Participle We should start using wind-powered generators to cut costs.

Adverb + Past Participle He is a well-known actor.

Adjective + Past Participle They had a short-lived romance.

More Examples: Compound Adjectives in English Woodward English

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Grammar Exercise 10

What personality should these people have? Use compound adjectives.

President Doctor

Soldier

Boss

Architect Lawyer

Civil Servant

Post Graduate

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Useful Expressions 11

Use context clues to define each expression.

AS STUBBORN AS A MULE

“You'll never get Rich to change his opinion—he's stubborn as a mule.”

A LOOSE CANNON

“You really have to be mindful of what you say to Jake. He's a loose cannon, and the smallest things will send him into a fit of rage.”

HIGH AND MIGHTY

“How can you act so high and mighty after all the mistakes you've made?”

A COUCH POTATO

“Lisa wants to date a man who loves to travel and explore, not a couch potato who watches television all the time.”

Butter wouldn't melt in his/her mouth

“She looked quite innocent, as though butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, but we knew better.”

A HEART OF GOLD

“Sarah always goes out of her way to help everyone she can—she really has a heart of gold.”

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Speaking Drill 12

Express Yourself1. What do you think are the factors that shape a person's personality?2. Do you think personality traits vary between countries?3. If you could remove one aspect of your personality, what would it be?4. Do you think birth order makes a difference in your personality?5. In what way has your personality changed? Why has it changed?6. Do you think people misunderstand your personality? Why?7. What personality trait would you like to develop?8. Are genes more powerful than how you were raised? Why do you

think so?9. Do you think people’s personality changes when they learn a different

language?10. How can environment change someone’s behaviour?11.Does your geographic location affect your personality?12. Do you think there might be something in languages which make

people more extroverted language or a more introverted language?

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Pronunciation Exercise

Read each word and identify which letter is silent.

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acquire

sandwich

gnaw

heir

calf

mnemonic

hymn

coup

debris

ricochet

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