PERSONALITIES
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Activity #1—Quickwrite
What kind of person are you? In the space below, describe
your personality in about 4-6 sentences. Give examples. For
example, if you say, “I am shy,” you might add “I am very
quiet around people I don’t know.”
Activity #2—Personality Test and Think-Pair-Share Analysis
Take the “Teen Personality Test” on this website:
http://www.allthetests.com/quiz13/quiz/1114365326/Teen-Personality-Quiz
Carefully consider the results. How accurate is the description of you the test
provides? Use two of the frames below to answer. Delete any frames you don’t use.
The phrase “_______________” accurately describes me because _____________.
This phrase, “__________,” also provides an accurate description of my personality
because ____________.
The phrase “______________” does not accurately describe me because
_____________.
The phrase “______________” is true about me sometimes but
____________________.
Activity #2 (continued)
Pair up with someone whom you know well and exchange
feedback on your results. Discuss whether you think the
description of that person is accurate and why and whether
you agree with their analysis of the description. Record this
discussion using this frame.
My partner believes the description of me is accurate /
inaccurate / partially accurate because
_____________________________.
Activity #2 (continued)
Finally, consider what would happen if someone
who did not know you at all were to see this
description. Would it be fair for this person to
make judgments about you and what kind of
person you are based on this description? Why
or why not?
It would be fair because
_______________________________.
It would not be fair because
_____________________________.
Activity #3—Key Vocabulary
Word
Definition
Synonym(s)
Sentence
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Reticent
unwilling to talk
about what you
feel or what you
know
Quiet, shy
Persona
the way you
behave when you
are with other
people
Personality (as it
Her public
appears to others) persona was of a
happy person, but
inside she was
very sad.
Affinity
a strong feeling
that you like and
understand
someone
Closeness
Endowed
to naturally have a
feature or quality
Intuition
the ability to
understand or
know something
because of a
feeling about it
The new girl was
reticent at first
because she
didn’t know
anyone.
He was endowed
with great athletic
ability.
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Word
Prudent
Rigid
Cerebral
Empathetic
Spontaneous
Definition
Synonym
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Sentence
(w/context)
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Activity #4—Making Predictions
Read the title. Based on this title, what do you think the article
will be about?
This article will be about ___________________.
Read the introduction. What do you think is the author’s
purpose will be in writing this text? How do you know?
The author is going to try to convince me that
____________________________. I know because the author
writes, “_________________.
Activity #5—Reading the Text (Text-Based Discussion Questions) Read the rest of the text.
After each section, be prepared to discuss the following questions.
1. What is one positive quality of introverts that the author mentions? Why is this a positive
quality?
2. Why does the author use an analogy (the canoe) to discuss the negative qualities of
introverts? Is this analogy effective? Why or why not?
3. What qualities of extroverts would make them good CEOs and / or politicians? Why?
4. In the author’s opinion, what qualities of extroverts prevent them from developing a
rapport with others? Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. Why do you think peer pressure is so important to a senser? What does the author say
about sensers that supports this conclusion?
6. What tips does the author give for dealing with a intuitor? Why might you want to follow
this advice?
7. What is one significant difference between thinkers and feelers?
8. Which personality type, judge or perceiver, do you think is viewed more favorably by the
author? How do we know?
Activity #6—Author’s Purpose
Review the author’s purpose you predicted in Activity #4. Were you correct?
Consider what you predicted and /or what you now see as the author’s
purpose.
The article lacks a true conclusion that effectively addresses this purpose.
Re-read the last paragraph and suggest what the author might have added to
make this conclusion more effective and consistent with that purpose.
The author should have (explained how, discussed why, showed what)
___________________.
Now, add at least one sentence to this conclusion that addresses that need.
Once you’ve discovered what makes the other person tick—which traits are
getting in the way of good communicating between the two of you—then you
have to decide what to do with that information. Ultimately, it’s important
that you__________________________________.
Word
Denotation
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Connotation
( + / - / N)
(Contextual)
Sentence
Energetic
having a lot of
energy or
determination
She is very
energetic and
plays many
sports.
Intrusive
affecting
someone's private
life in an
unwanted and
annoying way
My mom was
intrusive and was
always in my
business.
Manipulator
Charismatic
Domineering
Activity #6—Denotation / Connotation
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Activity #7—SOAPSTone
Complete this SOAPSTone based on the
article “Rapport—How to Ignite It.” Click on
the box below to download the form.
Remember to save this file after making any
changes.
Activity #8—Personality Test
Take the personality test on this website:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
This test is based on the Myers-Briggs personality tests given by
many companies to prospective employees. It uses the
personality types the article discusses and analyzes which ones
your answers display. Often, these tests play an important role
in hiring decisions. Consider the results and if they accurately
represent your personality.