Let’s Talk Unit 2 Activity (Palmistry)

This activity contains a map of the major lines found on a person’s palm as well as as a page of explanations. Much of the vocabulary used comes from the text unit.
Palmistry, or “teiso” is popular in Japan, and most students are familiar with the concept. The hand that is read is found by having the students put their hands together and interlocking their fingers. The hand that has the thumb over top of the other is the correct one to be read.
This activity can be used in a variety of ways. Students can examine their own hands and make written predictions about their future, or can do so with a partner’s hand. Another option is to have students trace the shape of their hand and draw in the lines that they find. Using names or student numbers, these papers can be passed around and other students can write their predictions based on the handouts. As this can be an anonymous reading, some of the predictions are often rather candid.
These are just a few suggestions of what can be done with this resource. Feel free to adapt and experiment with the explanation page provided. For now, the palm map is only available in the red binder. However, both pages are necessary for this activity.

Lets Talk Unit 2 Palmistry1.doc