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ESL READING Unit 10 The Meaning of Numbers

ESL READING Unit 10 The Meaning of Numbers. Numbers and Beliefs Reading pp. 92-93. Common Western Superstitions . Vocabulary Skill . The Prefix Dis - Means not . Comes at the beginning of a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb to make the word negative. . Your Turn!.

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ESL READING Unit 10 The Meaning of Numbers

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  1. ESL READINGUnit 10The Meaning of Numbers

  2. Numbers and BeliefsReading pp. 92-93

  3. Common Western Superstitions

  4. Vocabulary Skill The Prefix Dis- • Means not. • Comes at the beginning of a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb to make the word negative.

  5. Your Turn! Use one of the following words with the prefix Dis- to complete the sentence. • Tom _______ of his sister smoking cigarettes. Disable disapproves disadvantage disappoint 2. Living in poverty puts one at a ___________. 3. The students did not want to _________ their teacher. 4. Kate had to ________her computer before she could fix it.

  6. ASSIGNED ARTICLE: SUPERSTITIOUS? ME? • What kind of superstitions did you find in the article? • What happens if you knock on wood? • Where did the phrase “knock on wood” originate from?

  7. CORRECT! • What kind of superstitions did you find in the article? • Don’t break your mirrors. • Don’t walk under a ladder. • The danger of a Black cat crossing your path. • Knocking on wood • Witches and warlocks living in the forests. • Carrying a rabbit’s foot for good luck. • What happens if you knock on wood? • You will have good luck. • Where did the phrase “knock on wood” originate from? • Knocking on wood was supposed to keep the evil spirits from coming out to spoil a person’s good fortune.

  8. Grab a Partner! 1. Are people in Korea superstitious? Why? 2. Make a list of days, animals, or actions that are considered to be lucky or unlucky. Why? 3. Do you believe the superstitions you listed?

  9. Unit 10 Assignment • Reading Comprehension Exercise p. 94 • Vocabulary Comprehension p. 94 Sections A and B • Vocabulary Skills p. 95 Sections A, B, and C • Read the passage “Wrinkles Give Clues To Bone Condition” Answer the T/F questions and be ready to discuss at the next class.

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