Superstitions

What are
superstitions?
Define good luck and bad
luck
superstition

noun \s-pr-sti-shn\

a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of

the unknown and faith in magic or luck : a belief
that certain events or things will bring good or bad
luck
Could you
name a few
superstitions?
 Friday the 13th
Breaking a mirror brings you 7 years bad
luck
Clothes worn inside out will bring you
good luck
An itchy right palm means money will
come your way
When a dog howls death is near
Vocabulary & phrases
Mixed blessings
Confessions
To take the bait
Misfortune
Bad omen
Stroke of luck
Fun-stats
"It's been estimated that $800 or $900 million
[U.S.] is lost in business on this day because
people will not fly or do business they normally
would do," he said in 2013.

"We don't do anything too scary today, or

double check that there's enough gas in the
car or whatever it might be. Some people
may even stay at homealthough statistically
most accidents happen in the home, so that
may not be the best strategy.

(Source: National Geographic)

Discussion
Why do people believe in superstitions?
Are superstitions still relevant in todays
world?
Do you think believing in superstitions is a
healthy habit?
What are some of the Superstitions in your
country?
Group Task
1. Get into groups with people from your country
and then,
2. Come up with 4-5 superstitions specifically from
your country.
3. Write them down on the large blank paper
given to you
4. Feel free to decorate them. Be sure to write your
names down at the bottom.
5. Share findings with the class.

Source(s)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/06/140612-
friday-superstition-taboo-fear-luck-triskaidekaphobia-phobia/

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-obsessed-films-
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