Sleep Paralysis Reading Comprehension

Sleep paralysis is an experience where one finds themselves temporarily unable to move or speak while falling asleep or upon ________.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Such episodes can be frightening, particularly because they often come with vivid __________, ranging from sensing an ominous presence to hearing strange sounds.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The mechanics behind sleep paralysis lie within our sleep cycles, particularly the ___ phase, which is associated with vivid dreams.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

During REM sleep, the brain sends signals to temporarily _________ the muscles to prevent us from acting out our dreams.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Understanding sleep paralysis can greatly reduce the fear surrounding it, as it's a temporary and mostly harmless condition that can last from a few ________ to a couple of minutes.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is sleep paralysis?

• A harmful physical condition that requires medical treatment.

• A dream state in which individuals are fully mobile.

• A temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up.

• A type of sleep disorder that affects only the elderly.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which phase of sleep is associated with vivid dreams and is mentioned as being connected to sleep paralysis?

• Light sleep

• Deep sleep

• REM (rapid eye movement)

• NREM (non-rapid eye movement)

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are some factors that may increase the likelihood of experiencing sleep paralysis?

• Exercising regularly and eating healthy foods.

• Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and reducing stress.

• Irregular sleeping patterns, stress, certain mental health conditions, and sleep deprivation.

• Drinking caffeine before bed and sleeping in complete darkness.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

According to the text, how can one manage or reduce the occurrence of sleep paralysis?

• By taking prescribed sleep medication every night.

• Improving sleep hygiene, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule and minimizing stress before bed.

• Ignoring the problem until it goes away on its own.

• Increasing caffeine intake to reduce the amount of sleep one gets.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

What does the text suggest is the importance of understanding sleep paralysis?

• To create a sense of fear about sleeping.

• To increase the number of hours one sleeps each night.

• To greatly reduce the fear surrounding sleep paralysis by knowing it's temporary and mostly harmless.

• To convince people to seek medical attention for all sleep-related issues.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9