Superstition

What is the author's purpose for the article?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the text structure of the article?

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Description

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of superstition?

• An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.

• Extremely enthusiastic.

• Belief in supernatural forces (like fate), the desire to influence unpredictable things.

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the central idea of the article?

• Superstitions are irrational and people should not believe in them because they do not reassure anything.

• All people think superstitions are helpful and true because they have proved them.

• Several people in the world think believe that superstitions are necessary because they help make good choices.

• Some people all over the world believe in superstitions because they reduce anxiety and give reassurance.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"They found that superstitions come when we assume there is a connection between non-related events happening at the same time"

What type of evidence is presented in the example above? Hint: What evidence would use the underlined word?

• Anecdotal

• Facts

• Research Study

• Factual Evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

"Four out of five professional athletes report engaging in at least one superstitious behavior prior to a performance."

What type of evidence is presented in the example above?

• Research Study

• Data

• Statistic

• Fact

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which is NOT an example of a superstition presented in the article?

• Saying "bless you" when a person sneezes

• Using particular numbers

• Wearing the same brand of shirt each game

• Opening an umbrella indoors

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are TWO reasons people believe in superstitions?

• Pass good luck onto others

• Promote good luck

• Press bad luck on others

• Protect against bad luck

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

"The Conjuring and two other movies have featured Annabelle the Doll. It is said the doll is possessed by the spirit of a dead girl."

What type of evidence is presented in the evidence above?

• Opinion

• Anecdotal

• Fact

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

According to the article, which of the following is true?

• Superstitious beliefs have been shown to help promote a positive mental attitude.

• Superstitious beliefs have been shown to help promote a negative mental attitude.

• Superstitions always induce stress or anxiety.

• Superstitions are always rational.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2