6TSO Unit 4, Step 2: All about me

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Describing a person’s character
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Step 2: All about me


Describing a person’s character

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Ex. 1, p. 180
Watch Trenita’s dating video.
Student A will write down the answers for A.
Student B will write down the answers for B.
Afterwards, check each other's answers and take notes.

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Slide 3 - Slide

Slide 4 - Slide

What kind of a person is Trenita? How does she describe herself? (give the adjectives)

Slide 5 - Open question

Ex. 3, p. 181
Look at the list of 100 adjectives describing personality.
a) Mark positive personality adjectives in a green colour, negative ones in a red colour. Leave neutral ones as they are.

Change: complacent --> compliant (also in blue page, voc list)

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'articulate' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 7 - Quiz

'careless' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 8 - Quiz

'chivalrous' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 9 - Quiz

'considerate' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 10 - Quiz

'extroverted' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 11 - Quiz

'hot-tempered' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 12 - Quiz

'malicious' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 13 - Quiz

'pompous' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 14 - Quiz

'perceptive' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 15 - Quiz

'ruthless' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 16 - Quiz

'sincere' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 17 - Quiz

'talkative' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 18 - Quiz

'thoughtful' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 19 - Quiz

'vain' is a ... adjective.
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral

Slide 20 - Quiz

p. 181: suggested answers!
compliant

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  • Prepare ex. 4 and 5 in your workbooks. 
  • Work together with your team members.
Ex. 4 Which adjective is being described? Choose words from exercise 3.
Ex. 5 Fill in an appropriate adjective. Choose from the list below. Not all words can be used.
cocky – generous – gentlemanly – laid-back – malicious – modest – needy – polite – pushy – ruthless – stubborn – vain

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Ex. 4
Which adjective is being described? Choose words from exercise 3.

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Loves a good party

Slide 24 - Open question

Likes to talk about feelings and emotions

Slide 25 - Open question

Likes to keep to a schedule

Slide 26 - Open question

Keeps up a steady stream of conversation

Slide 27 - Open question

Likes to talk about intellectual things and is quite smart

Slide 28 - Open question

Often agrees with people to keep the peace

Slide 29 - Open question

Holds open doors and buys fowers

Slide 30 - Open question

Prefers to stay indoors without too many people around

Slide 31 - Open question

Loves to travel to exotic places

Slide 32 - Open question

Puts work before play

Slide 33 - Open question

compliant

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Ex. 5
Fill in an appropriate adjective. Choose from the list below. Not all words can be used.
cocky – generous – gentlemanly – laid-back – malicious – modest – needy – polite – pushy – ruthless – stubborn – vain

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cocky
generous
gentlemanly
laid-back
malicious
modest
needy
polite
pushy
ruthless
stubborn
vain

Slide 36 - Drag question

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Ex. 6
Choose a word from the list in exercise 3 that is an antonym or synonym to these words.
Answer the multiple choice questions next!

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Which of these adjectives is a synonym of 'malicious'?
A
mean
B
arrogant
C
boring
D
pushy

Slide 39 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is an antonym of 'malicious'?
A
generous
B
sweet
C
well-mannered
D
responsible

Slide 40 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'modest'?
A
cocky
B
vain
C
pompous
D
rude

Slide 41 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is NOT a synonym of 'friendly'?
A
well-mannered
B
considerate
C
self-confident
D
thoughtful

Slide 42 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'lazy'?
A
hard-working
B
respectful
C
ambitious

Slide 43 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'introverted'?
A
extroverted
B
sociable
C
outgoing
D
compliant

Slide 44 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is an antonym of 'fun'?
A
boring
B
selfish
C
stubborn
D
ruthless

Slide 45 - Quiz

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'wild'?
A
boring
B
calm
C
violent
D
laid-back

Slide 46 - Quiz

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Slide 47 - Slide

Ex. 7
 Some words can be made negative by adding a prefix. Fill in the words in the corresponding column. Use an online dictionary if necessary.

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un-
in-
ir-
im-
dis-
articulate
considerate
consistent 
dependable
friendly
happy
honest
kind
loyal

Slide 49 - Drag question

un-
in-
ir-
im-
dis-
mature 
patient
 polite
practical 
rational
reliable
responsible
sensible 
sensitive
sincere

Slide 50 - Drag question

unloyal (also okay)
p. 183

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Ex. 8
Describe what you think about Trenita.
a Preparation: look at the list of 100 character traits. Which ones would you use to describe Trenita? Pick at least 5 traits. Pick positive and negative ones. Check the vocabulary in the Summary on page 196 if necessary.

b Action: explain how you would describe Trenita and why you picked these adjectives (about 30 words). Do you think she will get lots of responses from single men? Why (not)?

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Ex. 8: my text

Slide 53 - Open question

Ex. 9
 You are going to participate in a speed dating event.
a Preparation: fll in the cheat sheet your teacher will give you. Use only key words. Fill in at least 4 positive and at least 2 negative character traits.

b Action: talk to people in your class and ask each other questions so you get to know each other a little better. You will have maximum 2 minutes so make sure you say the most important things about yourself.

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