This document discusses the traits that make a good employee according to most employers. It states that people with positive attitudes tend to be better problem solvers and team players. Having the ability to see the positive side of negative situations is a valuable trait in the workplace. Positive thinking leads to greater productivity and harmony, while negative or pessimistic thinking can reduce productivity and affect others. Most employers prefer to hire optimists rather than pessimists due to the impact on workplace performance.

1. English for Academic
and Professional Purposes 12
JHOANA P. PATUNGAN
Subject Teacher

12. Let us try!
Read the passage below.
Identify the main topic
then write a thesis
statement.

13. Step 1
READ the passage intently, then identify the main topic.
People with good attitudes tend to be more effective problem
solvers, and team-players which are the types of people most
employers are looking for. Being able to see the positive side of
negative situation is a valuable character trait in the workplace.
Positive thinking contributes to more productivity and
harmony, whereas, someone who is negative and complains a
could affect others with their negativity and result in less
productivity in the workplace, which is why most employers
clear of pessimists.

14. A good employee

15. People with good attitudes tend to be more effective problem
solvers, and team-players which are the types of people most
employers are looking for. Being able to see the positive side of
a negative situation is a valuable character trait in the workplace.
Positive thinking contributes to more productivity and workplace
harmony, whereas, someone who is negative and complains a
lot could affect others with their negativity and result in less
productivity in the workplace, which is why most employers
steer clear of pessimists.

16. 1.What valuable character trait can
contribute positively in a
workplace?

17. People with good attitudes tend to be more effective problem
solvers, and team-players which are the types of people most
employers are looking for. Being able to see the positive side of
a negative situation is a valuable character trait in the workplace.
Positive thinking contributes to more productivity and workplace
harmony, whereas, someone who is negative and complains a
lot could affect others with their negativity and result in less
productivity in the workplace, which is why most employers
steer clear of pessimists.

18. An optimist makes a good employee
because s/he has a positive impact to
other workers and in the workplace as
well.

19. An optimist makes
a good employee
because s/he has a positive impact to other
workers and in the workplace as well.
Answers the question
in step No. 2
Your Claim
(A statement to
support your answer
on step No. 2)

20. ANSWER:
MAIN TOPIC: A good employee
THESIS STATEMENT:
An optimist makes a good employee
because s/he has a positive impact to
other workers and in the workplace as
well.

21. Now, try to do it on
your own..
Answer INDEPENDENT
ASSESSMENT 3 on a yellow
paper.