Урок для учащихся старших классов по теме: SUPERSTITIONS Разработан учителем иностранного языка Насретдиновой Н.А.,МОУ ООШ №5

Цели урока: Обучающая: Обобщить и систематизировать знания о национальной культуре и обычаях посредством иностранного языка. Развивающая: Развитие аналитико – синтезирующего мышления. Воспитательная: Воспитание культурной компетентности и чувства уважения к национальной культуре своей страны.

Superstition Any belief that is inconsistent with known facts or rational thought

THE BLACK CAT Crossing your path is a very bad sign

FLOWERS If you visit the Russian’s home, bring an odd number of flowers – even numbers are given only at funerals.

A woman with an empty bucket Meeting a woman with an empty bucket – is a very bad sign.

salt Do not spill salt – it may lead to quarell

Forks and knives Do not cross knives and forks – it is a religious superstition. Except in a church, the sign of the cross was considered bad luck.

wood If you feel that something bad may happen, knock three times on a piece of wood to prevent occurring it. It was believed that powerful spirits inhabited the wood.

In most hotels in the English – speaking countries you will not find a room with number thirteen. 70% of the Americans avoid walking under the ladder.

 Cats, crossing your path from left to right brings you bad luck.  If you break the mirrow – you will have seven years’ bad luck. It comes from ancient Egypt where cats were considered sacred. In medieval Europe many people believed cats were witches in disguise. It comes from ancient Egypt where cats were considered sacred. In medieval Europe many people believed cats were witches in disguise.

The more we know about superstition, the more we know about ourselves!

Make a report about superstitions in different countries. These resources will help you

СПИСОК ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫХ РЕСУРСОВ. 1. Бабичук И. Н. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES.