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.

"Elevator button panels rarely list the number 13 to help calm the superstitious people who live or work there." Which answer provides the BEST explanation for the evidence from the article? (the E of RACE)

Some people feel anxiety about the number and will not go on that floor.

Construction companies are told to leave the thirteenth floor empty.

Too many people request to stay on the thirteenth floor of hotels.

Italians and Brazilians believe the number 13 is unlucky.

Using context clues, what does the word "Measures" mean in the example below? "Measures of the country’s economic threat correlated directly with measures of superstition."

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose

A standard unit used to express the size, amount, or degree of something.

Estimate or assess the extent, quality, value, or effect of (something).

Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument

What impact does the word "reduce" have the sentence below? "For many people, superstitions give a sense of control or help reduce anxiety."

It has a positive connotation by making it seem like superstitions are helpful.

It has a neutral connotation and doesn't make superstitions seem good or bad.

It has a negative connotation by making superstitions look like they add stress.

It has a negative and positive connotation by making it seem like people have fewer superstitions and that is a good thing.

Black cats are less likely to be adopted. How does the photo and caption add to the understanding of the article?

It supports the idea that people put faith in superstitions.

It supports the idea that superstitions are valid.

It supports the idea that people are trying to prove superstitions are true.

It does not add to the understanding of the article.

Superstitions

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

RI.6.5, RI. 9-10.2, RI.8.1

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Margaret Anderson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose for the article?

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the text structure of the article?

Problem/Solution

Sequence

Cause/Effect

Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Superstitions

16 questions

What is the author's purpose for the article?

What is the text structure of the article?

What is the definition of superstition?

What is the central idea of the article?

"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?

"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?

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

What are TWO reasons people believe in superstitions?

"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?

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

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What is the author's purpose for the article?

What is the text structure of the article?

What is the definition of superstition?

What is the central idea of the article?

"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?

"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?

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

What are TWO reasons people believe in superstitions?

"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?

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

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"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?

"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?

"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?