Friday the 13th

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/friday-the-13th

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cultural classification?A widely recognized superstition in Western cultures, associated with ill fortune
2. Why do some people think Friday the 13th is unlucky?The number 13 and the day Friday have been linked to bad luck in stories and history, like myths and old events. These ideas have been passed down for many years.
3. How often does Friday the 13th happen?Every year there is at least one Friday the 13th, and some years have up to three. It depends on which day the month starts.

Triskaidekaphobia: An extreme aversion to the number thirteen, often leading to avoidance of the date.
Gregorian Calendar: The solar calendar, established by Pope Gregory XIII, used by most of the world for civil purposes.
Confirmation Bias: The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs.
Superstition: A belief or practice not based on rational thought or scientific evidence, often rooted in tradition or fear.