Discovering your talent lesson plan

Discovering your talent

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In pairs, discuss these questions

• What is the meaning of talent?

• Have you ever thought about your talents/abilities?

• What are you good at?

Self-Assessment Questions Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions honestly and thoughtfully. This exercise is meant to help you reflect on your strengths and areas where you can improve.

1. What activities or tasks do you feel most confident and competent in?
2. Are there any subjects or skills that you excel in academically?
3. Think about your hobbies and interests. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Are there any particular hobbies or activities you are passionate about?
4. Are there any compliments or positive feedback you've received from friends, family, or teachers regarding your abilities?
5. Have you ever taken on a leadership role in a group or team? If so, what were your responsibilities, and how did you perform in that role?
6. What challenges or tasks do you find most difficult or struggle with?
7. Is there a subject or skill that you would like to improve or learn more about?
8. Think about your personal qualities. What character traits or qualities do you believe describe you best?
9. Are there any areas of personal growth or development you'd like to focus on in the future?
10. Reflect on your career goals and aspirations. How do your current talents and strengths align with your future plans?
11. What role do you think self-awareness plays in your personal and academic development?

After completing this self-assessment, share your thoughts and insights with your group members. Discuss your strengths and areas for improvement and think about how you can further develop your talents. Remember that self-assessment is a continual process, and it's okay to revisit these questions regularly to track your progress and growth.

Group Sharing:

• Get into small groups.

• In your groups, share your self-assessment results. Discuss your strengths and areas you want to improve.

• Each group should select one representative to share some of their findings with the whole class.

How to talk about "Talent&Skill" in English

Good/great/excellent/brilliant at something: to excel in somethingJohn is good at French. Sandra is great at telling jokes. She always makes us laugh. Our biology teacher is excellent at motivating us to learn. To be gifted: Someone can be gifted or talented. These two words are synonymous. Sean is a gifted artist. He’s been awarded so many times. She is a young gifted basketball player. She’s going to go far. To be a born…: When we say that someone is a born + profession, we mean that they are exceptionally good at it. Although he didn’t study acting, Peter is a born actor. George is communicative, a good listener, patient and decisive. He is a born leader. To be one of a kind: to be unique. She was the best accountant I've ever worked with. She was one of a kind. Simon is a one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable teacher in our school. We are all going to miss him once he retires.

To be accomplished: An accomplished person is an expert at something. She is the most accomplished movie director of our time. Sara is an accomplished pianist. What a joy is listening to her play. Head and shoulders above the rest: When we say that someone is head and shoulders above the rest, we mean that they are way better at something than other people. Sylvia has been awarded for writing essays a few times. She’s head and shoulders above the rest. Though not very tall, Brian was a head and shoulders above the rest at basketball. To have a magic touch: If you have a magic touch, you can perform something with excellence and ease. Sandra’s got a magic touch with children. They adore her and do everything she asks. Paul told me I have a magic touch in the garden. Everything I plant grows well. Someone can do something in their sleep: If you can do something in your sleep, you must be skilled because you’ve done it many times. I’ve cooked this pasta dish many times. I think I could do it in my sleep. My grandma was a great knitter. She could knit anything in her sleep.

To be in a class of your own: no one can match their work, they are in a different league. She is such a great designer. She is in a class of her own. British advertising is in a class of its own for inventiveness. No one comes close to someone as a + profession: someone is so good that they are far from the rest. Faker is so great at League of Legends. No one comes close to him as a gamer. He has knowledge, wisdom and experience that no one else comes close to matching, Someone is natural: When we say that someone is (a) natural at something, we mean that they don’t have to put much effort into doing it; it just comes naturally to them. Mary is a great singer. She’s a natural. Celia has a natural talent for storytelling. To be a first-rate: Someone who is first-rate is superior in what he or she does. Robert was a first-rate craftsman whose works were rather expensive. Henrik Ibsen was a first-rate playwright. His plays are still popular and invaluable today.

In groups discuss this question. Later, you will share your opinion with the class.

Nature vs. Nurture: Is talent primarily a result of genetics (nature) or can it be developed through hard work and practice (nurture)?

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