Superstitions, Amulets, and Talisman Classroom Dictionary
Words to Know Superstition (n): a widely held belief based on fear and custom and not based on scientific fact. Amulet (n): charm; brings good luck and protection. Talisman (n): object thought to have magical powers bestowed by its creator.
Dictionary Project Select a topic and use links to find information from one source. Go to Google Classroom and find the assignment labeled Dictionary of Superstitions, Amulets, and Talisman. You have editing privileges. After researching your topic, add a page to the dictionary that includes the following: Several paragraphs about your topic: explore the origin and history of your subject. If it is a superstition, describe how it began, where, and why. If it is an amulet or talisman, be sure to include the power or protection the object provides the owner. Photos (at least 1) A MLA citation at the bottom of the entry
Rubric: 30 points (formative) Focus (5): Paragraphs have a topic sentence and details to support it. Content (25): Two well-developed paragraphs filled with facts about the topic. Citations: MLA complete citation at the bottom of page; If more than one source is used, parenthetical citations are needed Organization (5): Details ordered logically and transitions provided Style (5): Variety of sentence type and language Clear, concise, and formal expression At least one photo for visual appeal Conventions: punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc.
Project Timeline Day 1: 1. Select a subject to research. 2. Create a google document to conduct your research and use suggested sources or find your own. 3. Add citations (at least 1) to google document. Day 2: 1. Read through sources 2. Take handwritten notes from your sources or type them into google doc. 3. Look for photos to add to this document. Day 3: 1.Draft paragraphs 2. Edit and copy it into Dictionary. Day 4: We will read the dictionary!
Day 1 Select a subject to research. Create a google document to conduct your research and use suggested sources or find your own. Add citations (at least 1) to google document.
Research: create document in Google Classroom 1.Click on assignment: Superstitions 2.Click on “create” 3.Click on “Docs” 4.Click on document to open and begin (do not rename!) 5.Gather information and cite resources. This will eventually become completed entry that you will copy and paste into Dictionary.
MLA Citation: -Use research tool in tool menu in your Google document to cite sources. Under your chosen source, there is a icon for “cite.” Click it and the full MLA citation will appeal at the bottom of your page below the line.
Resources The following pages contain suggested topics and lib guides for them.
Superstitions Holding your breath when passing a cemetery Black Cat Something old, something blue… The wedding veil protects bride from evil eye Trick or treat on Halloween Step on a crack… Blessing someone who sneezed Black Cat Friday the 13th Spilling Salt Walking under a ladder Breaking a mirror Knocking on Wood Opening an umbrella indoors Breaking a wishbone
Sources: Superstitions http://www.csicop.org/superstition/library http://sangi.sanguinarius.org/creative/OriginsOfPopularSuperstitions.pdf http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/superstition-room/ http://www.bukisa.com/articles/109838_superstition-and-their-origins-examples-of- superstitions-and-how-they-may-have-originated https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstition
Amulets and Talismans: is there a difference? Amulets: object that protects owner from harm. It is believed that the object inherently has power to protect. Talismans: object that gives power to the owner and this can include protection. It is believed that this object must be given power by its creator.
Amulets and Talisman Omamori Hamsa or Hand of Fatima Rabbit’s foot Pentacle or pentagram Agimat Excalibur Bloodstones The Hand of Glory Crucifix Swastika Medicine bag Rabbit’s foot Horseshoe Four leaf clover Scarab Ankh amulet Eye of Horus or Ra Mezuzah Seal of Solomon Gris-Gris
Sources: Amulets and Talismans http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Amulets.aspx http://www.mummies2pyramids.info/religion-culture-magic/talisman-and-amulets.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talisman
Day 2 Read through sources Take handwritten notes from your sources or type them into google doc. Look for photos to add to this document.
Take Notes without Plagiarizing Essential Questions: What is plagiarism? How do you take notes without plagiarizing?
Plagiarism It is illegal to take the words of others, copy them, and claim them as your own. Plagiarism is a type of theft. If you do use someone else’s words, you must put them in quotes (“ “) and give credit to the writer.
Direct Quote Paraphrased Example: According to Senator Lamar Alexander, tragedy of September 11 had one benefit. It compelled the nation to work as one and restored our sense of patriotism. It “brought out the best in us.” “September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.” – Senator Lamar Alexander
Paraphrase This means to simply put things in your own words. You must change words and phrases to make the sentence one you create. Original Source: The September 11 attacks (also referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaeda on the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks consisted of suicide attacks used to target symbolic U.S. landmarks. Paraphrasing: On the morning of September 11, Al-Qaeda, in the name of Islam, attacked four iconic U.S. sites at the same time.
Notetaking without Plagiarizing 1.Read sources. 2. Take notes without plagiarizing! Remember: Summarize and paraphrase while taking handwritten or typed notes. Use quotation marks around any unique word, phrase, or sentence. If using more than one source, number sources and place source number next to notes Put away your sources when you begin draft and rely exclusively on your notes.
Day 3 Draft paragraphs Edit and copy it into Dictionary.
Parenthetical Citation When using multiple sources, you need to add citations within your paragraphs to identify the sources. See choices below: Author: (Williams) Article Title: (“Tigers”) Website: (WWF)
Parenthetical Citation Tigers are the largest of the big cats but have many features in common with their feline cousins. Although some tigers are only between 240 and 350 pounds, some tigers can be as large as 600 pounds and as long as 12 feet (“Tiger”). Despite their impressive size, tigers are very vulnerable. Habitat loss is partly to blame for the dwindling tiger population as the clearing of forests for farming and timber has led to the destruction of 93% of the tiger’s environment (WWF).
Day 3: Read the dictionary!