The myth of the personality type: why you are not a four-letter code
An article comparing personality types with the Big Five traits model; students check detail and vocabulary, then write for a workplace newsletter.
C2Adults55 minArticle
About this lesson
A C2 reading lesson (article). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Article
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Personality
- Activities
- Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Matching
- Key words
- trait, continuum, conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, predictor
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand how an article contrasts two models using evidence
- Understand vocabulary for describing personality and research findings
- Write an informative article that applies research to everyday life