Who am I? Describing yourself
Identity means who you are. To describe yourself, say these things.
- Facts: name, age, where you live, how many people are in your family.
- Looks: tall or short, hair and eye colour.
- Likes: hobbies, food, music, sport.
- Qualities: kind, funny, shy, hard-working, honest.
A quality is a good or bad part of someone's character, not their looks. Example: "I am 13. I have short black hair. I love cricket. I am helpful and a bit shy."
Family and friends
Your family are the people you are related to or live with: parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. Some families are big, some are small, and all of them are real families.
Friends are people we choose. To describe a friend, give: how you met, what they look like, what you do together, and one quality you like. Example: "Mia is my best friend. We met in Class 5. She is funny and always shares her snacks."
Getting on and falling out
You get on with someone when you enjoy time together. Good habits: listen, share, say thank you, keep secrets, help when they are sad.
You fall out when you argue. Common reasons: a broken promise, a rude joke, jealousy, or telling a secret.
Making up: 1) Cool down. 2) Say what happened without blaming. 3) Say sorry if you were wrong. 4) Listen. 5) Do something kind. If the problem is bullying or you feel unsafe, tell a trusted adult.
Qualities and role models
A role model is a person whose behaviour you want to copy. It can be a parent, teacher, sports star, scientist or a friend.
Good qualities to look for: honest, brave, kind, patient, hard-working, fair. Say why you admire the person: "I admire my aunt because she is patient and she never gives up."
You do not need to be the same as your role model. Pick one or two qualities and practise them every day.
Key formulas and definitions
- Identity = facts + looks + likes + qualities
- Getting on = listen + share + respect
- Making up = cool down + explain + sorry + listen
- Key words: identity, quality, relationship, get on, fall out, role model, respect
Worked examples
1. Describe yourself in four short sentences.
Name and age: "I am Arjun and I am 13." Looks: "I am tall with curly hair." Likes: "I love football and mango lassi." Quality: "I am friendly but sometimes I talk too much."
2. Two friends quarrel because one forgot a promise. What can they do?
Cool down first. The first friend says "I am sorry I forgot." The second explains how it felt. They agree on a new plan, for example a reminder on a phone.
3. Name a role model and give two reasons.
"My teacher Ms Rao. She is patient with slow learners and she is fair to everyone." One person, two qualities, two reasons: that is a full answer.
Common mistakes
- Describing only looks. Add likes and qualities to show who the person really is.
- Saying a friend is "nice" every time. Use exact words: kind, funny, loyal, helpful.
- Blaming the other person first in an argument. Start with what you feel.
- Thinking a role model must be famous. A neighbour or a grandparent can be one.