Superstitions About Weather
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Superstitions About Weather

This ESL lesson plan engages B2 learners in a fascinating exploration of superstitions about weather from various cultures. Designed for adults in a 60-minute individual format, the lesson focuses on vocabulary, reading, and writing skills through text analysis, discussion, and practical exercises. Students practice vocabulary related to extreme weather and adverse conditions and create a social media post to share weather superstitions, enhancing both their language skills and cultural awareness.

Skills

  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest.
  • Can read correspondence relating to their field of interest and readily grasp the essential meaning.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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Read these opinions about superstitions. Which one do you agree with the most and why? Share your opinion.

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Sarah
I totally believe in superstitions! When I was a kid, my mom always lit candles before big events, claiming they brought good energy. One time, before my first soccer match, she lit a special one and I scored the winning goal. It felt magical.
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Mark
Honestly, I think superstitions are just silly. Like, I've walked under ladders and opened umbrellas indoors plenty of times, and nothing bad has ever happened.
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Jessica
I'm not sure where I stand on superstitions. Sometimes I think they're just harmless fun, like when my friends and I won't let a black cat cross our path, but then again, I don't want to take any chances, you know? I guess I just have mixed feelings because it doesn't hurt to be cautious, but I don't want to live in fear either.
Your answer:
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Read the text about weather-related superstitions from around the world.

3

Answer the following questions about the text.

4

Share your opinion on the following questions.

5

Can you match these words to their definitions?

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Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

7

Describe a weather superstition.

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