Moving for Mental Health

Think of a word that describes Jillian. Support your answer with details from the story.

At the end of the story, Jillian says that there are kids like her in every school. Why do you think she includes this statement?

Jillian says that her panic attacks can be scary. Why might this be?

When Jillian was growing up, ______ could cause her stress and anxiety.

• a sad movie

• a hug from her mom

• dancing

• a change in dinner plans

How did joining Girl Scouts help Jillian cope with anxiety?

• It gave her something to look forward to.

• It made her a better dancer.

• It made her better at math.

• It gave her the chance to travel.

Which of these was NOT a problem with the original dance room at Jillian’s school?

• It was small and dusty.

• It had too many windows.

• The floor was slippery.

• There were no mirrors.

Which event in Jillian’s life occurred last?

• The new dance and movement room opened at Jillian’s school.

• Jillian started taking dance classes.

• Jillian started high school.

• Jillian’s sister passed away.

What advice would Jillian likely give to readers?

• Opening up might feel scary, but it can feel good too.

• Music can completely cure an anxiety disorder.

• It’s best to keep your feelings to yourself.

• If a task is difficult, it’s not worth doing.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word. You must spell it correctly. You do not type out the entire sentence.

She found it ______ to talk about her struggles as she worked on her project.

Type the correct vocabulary word. You must spell it correctly to get it correct.

Jillian Fortney created a safe space where students can dance and allow themselves to be _______.