Materials
Main Aims
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To provide gist reading practice using a text about Examining the extrovert ideal in the context of personality traits
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide deduction reading practice using a text about personality traits in the context of adjetives
Procedure (43-53 minutes)
- Write 'Extrovert' and 'Introvert' on the board. - Students brainstorm characteristics of each in pairs. - Elicit and write ideas on the board.
- Focus on 5 key words: Overlooked, Contemplative, Discrimination, Stand out, Charismatic. - Present meaning (eliciting examples), pronunciation (choral drilling), and form (word class/structure). - Use gap-fill tasks and concept-checking questions.
Gist reading task. 1. Provide a printed copy of the text. 2. Ask students to read/skim for 2 minutes and select the main idea from three given options: a) Introverts are overlooked in society. b) Society undervalues introverts but can learn from them. c) Extroverts are more successful than introverts. Materials Text and multiple-choice options handout. Feedback Students compare answers in pairs, then confirm as a class.
Answer specific questions based on the text. comprehension questions: 1. Why does Cain think society favours extroverts? 2. What are the challenges introverts face in professional settings? 3. What benefits do introverts bring to workplaces? 4. Why does Cain criticize brainstorming? 5. What does Cain mean by 'collect your thoughts'? Materials Text and question worksheet. Instruction 'Read the text carefully and answer the questions.' Feedback Peer check answers, then confirm as a class.
Group discussion or written reflection. Groups discuss these questions: 1. Do you agree with Cain’s ideas? Why or why not? 2. Can you think of situations where being introverted/extroverted was helpful or challenging? Materials Discussion prompts or writing templates. Feedback Groups share key points or read their paragraphs aloud.