Unit 1 - Who am I?

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• Secundair onderwijs
• Algemeen secundair onderwijs,Technisch secundair onderwijs
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Unit 1 - Who am I?

Personality, identity and first impressions

1) Who are you?

Your personality?

Your family?

Your friends?

Your culture?

Your interests?

Your appearance?

Your experiences?

Your values?

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1) Who are you?

Write down in your syllabus:

Which three things have the biggest influence on who someone becomes?

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Compare your answer with a partner!

Which things are important to both of you? Write them down in your syllabus. Use full sentences.

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Pick 1 word to describe yourself.

Kind             Patient              Reliable            Confident            Creative         Generous               Honest          Caring           Independent            Ambitious         Stubborn         Selfish           Impatient             Shy                          Arrogant                   Jealous                                  Lazy                  Moody             Bossy                          Insecure             Musical      Artistic     Procrastinator          Loving                   Funny                     Bright             

Write the word on your mini whiteboard.

Pick 4 words to describe yourself.

Kind             Patient              Reliable            Confident            Creative         Generous               Honest          Caring           Independent            Ambitious         Stubborn         Selfish           Impatient             Shy                          Arrogant                   Jealous                                  Lazy                  Moody             Bossy                          Insecure             Musical      Artistic     Procrastinator          Loving                   Funny                     Bright             

Write the words on your mini whiteboard.

2) Personality

Match the personality traits to their correct descriptions. Not every trait will be used.

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2) Personality

A. Emma always keeps her promises and arrives on time.

→ ______________________

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2) Personality

A. Emma always keeps her promises and arrives on time.

→ Reliable

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2) Personality

B. Noah loves meeting new people and starting conversations.

→ ______________________

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2) Personality

B. Noah loves meeting new people and starting conversations.

→ Outgoing

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2) Personality

C. Mia doesn't change her opinion easily.

→ ______________________

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2) Personality

C. Mia doesn't change her opinion easily.

→ Stubborn

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2) Personality

D. Sam likes making his own decisions and working alone.

→ ______________________

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2) Personality

D. Sam likes making his own decisions and working alone.

→ Independent

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2) Personality

E. Alex always comes up with unusual ideas.

→ ______________________

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2) Personality

E. Alex always comes up with unusual ideas.

→ Creative

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2) Personality

Think about it:

Can someone be shy and confident at the same time?

Why (not)?

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2) Personality

Possible answer:

Can someone be shy and confident at the same time?

Yes.

Why (not)?

Because it can be difficult to talk to people, but you might still feel good about who you are as a person.

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2) Personality

Possible answer:

Can someone be shy and confident at the same time?

No.

Why (not)?

If you feel confident and happy with who you are, talking to people becomes a lot easier.

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3) Personality Words

Look at the personality vocabulary. 

Complete the sentences below using the words. Sometimes you might need to add a name or a part of a sentence. Multiple correct answers are possible.

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3) Personality Words

Now read your answers to the class.

Full vocabulary list on p. 12-13.

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4) What influences our identity?

Write on your whiteboard what you think influences our identity the most.

family — friends — culture — background — experiences — values — interests

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4) What influences our identity?

Let's talk about why you think that.

family — friends — culture — background — experiences — values — interests

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4) What influences our identity?

Now look at the examples below. What influences their identities? Write it down.

Aisha speaks three languages, loves football and spends a lot of time with her grandparents.

Leo moved to Belgium when he was eight. He has a close group of friends and wants to become a nurse.

Maya grew up in an artistic family. She loves drawing and values independence.

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4) What influences our identity?

Aisha speaks three languages, loves football and spends a lot of time with her grandparents.

What influences her identity?

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4) What influences our identity?

Aisha speaks three languages, loves football and spends a lot of time with her grandparents.

What influences her identity?

Background & culture (three languages).

Interests (football).

Family (grandparents).

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4) What influences our identity?

Leo moved to Belgium when he was eight. He has a close group of friends and wants to become a nurse.

What influences his identity?

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4) What influences our identity?

Leo moved to Belgium when he was eight. He has a close group of friends and wants to become a nurse.

What influences his identity?

Experiences, background & culture (moved to Belgium when he was eight).

Friends (close group).

Values & interests (wants to become a nurse).

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4) What influences our identity?

Maya grew up in an artistic family. She loves drawing and values independence.

What influences her identity?

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4) What influences our identity?

Maya grew up in an artistic family. She loves drawing and values independence.

What influences her identity?

Family, background & experiences (artistic family).

Interests (loves drawing).

Values (values independence).

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5) Important Words

Write a short text using a minimum of three words from the list.

What influences your identity, and why?

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Compare your answer with a partner!

What influences your identity, and why?

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6) Science Says 🧠

How do teenagers develop their identity?

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6) Science Says 🧠

We often think of identity as something that comes from inside us. But researchers have studied how our relationships with other people can influence who we become.

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6) Science Says 🧠

We often think of identity as something that comes from inside us. But researchers have studied how our relationships with other people can influence who we become.

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What is the SUBJECT of this text?

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What is the SUBJECT of this text?

How teenagers develop their identity.

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What is the MAIN IDEA of this text?

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What is the MAIN IDEA of this text?

Other people influence who we become.

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A. True or false?

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A. True or false?

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F

A. True or false?

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A. True or false?

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A. True or false?

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A1. "Teenagers develop their identity completely alone" = False. Find proof in the text!

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A1. "Teenagers develop their identity completely alone" = False. Find proof in the text!

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A2. Family can influence identity. = True Find proof in the text!

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A3. Friends can help teenagers explore their identity. = True Find proof in the text!

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A3. Friends can help teenagers explore their identity. = True Find proof in the text!

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A4. Teenagers can influence other people too. = True Find proof in the text!

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A4. Teenagers can influence other people too. = True Find proof in the text!

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C. THINK: Think about the people around you. Can you think of a way that a friend has influenced you?

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C. THINK: Walk around and talk to at least 3 other people. Share your experiences. Talk in English

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D. THE BIG QUESTION: Who influences whom more: teenagers or the people around them? Discuss with a partner.

Use these phrases to help you:

• I think teenagers influence other people more because…
• I think family and friends have more influence because…
• I agree because…
• I disagree because…
• For example,…
• It depends on…

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D. THE BIG QUESTION: Who influences whom more: teenagers or the people around them? Discuss with a partner.

Use these phrases to help you:

• I think teenagers influence other people more because…
• I think family and friends have more influence because…
• I agree because…
• I disagree because…
• For example,…
• It depends on…

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F. Think like a researcher 🤔 - Discuss the question with a partner.

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F. Think like a researcher 🤔

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Identity is something that develops over time. No one is born fully formed, we change as we age, especially in our teens. Identity also never stops changing.

G. KEY IDEA 🔑

Identity is not something we develop completely alone. The people around us can influence our identity — but we can also influence the people around us.

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7. FIRST IMPRESSIONS

“You can learn a lot about someone just by looking at them.”

Do you agree? Discuss your answers with your partner.

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