Final Project for Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
- You are going to complete a group project to conclude our unit for “Monsters are due on Maple Street”.
- You will be required to complete research as an individual and with a group.
- The project will focus on the idea of SUPERSTITIONS.
- Please see the back of this paper for all instructions on this project.
SUPERSTITIONS:
Definition: A superstition is a belief or a practice that is not based on facts or events that can be proven. It is also a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, and/or a false conception of causation. Superstitions often deal with the supernatural, unknown, or explained.
Some examples of common superstitions:
- The number 13 is unlucky
- Black cats in your patch is bad luck
- A rabbit’s foot is good luck
- An apple a day keeps the doctor away
- Sweeping under someone’s feet will cause them to never marry
Below is a list of some websites where you can find more information on common and not so common, superstitions. Use these websites, and others to complete your research. You can also find this handout on my website.
sangi.sanguinarius.org/creative/OriginsOfPopularSuperstitions.pdf
(Origins of Superstitions)
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Individual Superstitions (Good Copy)
Definition / Symbol/PictureFavorite Superstitions (3) / Interesting Facts (Meanings) (2)
Directions:
- Complete the 4-square chart above
- This chart will be turned in and graded. It is worth 12 points (3 points for each box)
Definition – give the definition for superstition. You can find your own definition, or use the one I gave you on this handout. / Symbol/Picture – You need a symbol or picture that represents one or two of your superstitions. You can draw, use clip art, internet pictures, or cut out pictures from magazines or newspapers. We should know what your superstitions are based on the symbols and pictures
Favorite Superstitions - You need to list at least 3 (but it could be more) of superstitions that you have or have heard of that you think are interesting or funny. Simply use bullets to write out each superstition. / Interesting Facts – Here you will need to do some research to determine where your superstitions originated from, how it came about, and why it exists. Use the websites that I have provided or find your own. You need to have at least 2 pieces of information to support your superstitions.
Group Superstitions (Rough Copy)
*The good copy for your group will be made into a poster*
Definition / Symbol/PictureFavorite Superstitions (7) / Interesting Facts (Meanings) (5)
Definition – give the definition for superstition. You can find your own definition, or use the one I gave you on this handout.
*You should combine the definitions from the group members to make one definition* / Symbol/Picture – You need a symbol or picture that represents one or two of your superstitions. You can draw, use clip art, internet pictures, or cut out pictures from magazines or newspapers. We should know what your superstitions are based on the symbols and pictures
*There should be at least 3 pictures or symbols in this box for the group project*
Favorite Superstitions - You need to list at least 7 (but it could be more) of superstitions that you have or have heard of that you think are interesting or funny. Simply use bullets to write out each superstition. / Interesting Facts – Here you will need to do some research to determine where your superstitions originated from, how it came about, and why it exists. Use the websites that I have provided or find your own. You need to have at least 5 pieces of information to support your superstitions.
Superstitions Project
Final Grading Rubric
Individual Superstitions Chart / Group Superstitions Chart(Rough Copy) / Final Group Poster / Source Page / Final Grade
/12 points / /12 points / /20 points / /6 points / /50 points
Sources
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