A section with the heading “What Causes Phobias?” will have information about

what people should do if they have phobias.

keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

The difference between a fear and a phobia is

that a fear is a basic emotion and a phobia is an intense fear

that a fear is an intense alarm and a phobia is a warning.

that there really isn't a difference.

that they are the exact same thing.

Which of these things would NOT happen if a person has a phobia of storms?

Be nervous, but know that it is just a storm.

Might be afraid to go to school if the weather person predicts a storm is in the forecast.

If the sky gets gray he/she may feel great distress and fear from the cloudy skies.

A fear can be healthy if

it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous.

it stops someone for doing something that would not harm them.

it is unnecessary and causes more caution that the situation calls for.

doesn't allow you to overcome it.

Is a phobia a sign of weakness?

No, a response the brain has learned in an attempt to protect that person

Yes, because it stops them from doing something in life.

"Fear is not always a bad thing". What evidence from the text supports this conclusion?

Fear can be a normal reaction that helps us avoid harm and survive.

Different people are afraid of different things over time.

some people have a fear of dentists, so they avoid going to the dentist.

Sometimes fear becomes extreme and unreasonable. This is known as a phobia.

One problem mentioned in the passage is that some people cannot get over their phobias on their own. What is the solution to this problem?

People can get help from a psychiatrist or psychologist to overcome a phobia.

People can try to turn their phobia into a social anxiety or panic disorder.

People can try new activities or situations to help them forget about their phobia.

People can learn the names of their phobias.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the central idea of a text?

What point is the author trying to make?

What is the significance of the main event?

The central idea is...

A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

The order in which events happen in a story.

A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.

The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.

Choose ALL that apply : Which of the following are TIPS that students can follow to determine the CENTRAL IDEA of a NONFICTION text?

Ask yourself: What is this text mostly about?

Look for: Words, terms, and details that are repeated throughout.

Examine clues in: The title, photographs, captions, and subheadings

Re-read: The beginning sentences of paragraphs for ideas introduced.

What is a TOPIC of a NONFICTION text?

The general subject (1-3 words) of the text.

The reader's opinion of the text.

Supporting details that prove the central idea.

Choose ALL that apply: What locations are the best for a reader to go back to and check to locate the CENTRAL IDEA of a passage?

The middle paragraphs of a text

Fears and Phobias

Authored by Margaret Anderson

English

6th Grade

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The amygdala...

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The sidebar "FEAR OR FUN?" explains

that some people find fear exciting and others do not like the experience.

that a phobia is an intense fear.

that having a fear is a sign of weakness.

the fight or flight idea behind fears and phobias.

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Under which heading would you expect to find information about what happens in your body when you feel fear?

How Fear Works

Fears People Have

Fears During Childhood

Overcoming Phobias

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A phobia is a fear that is

about something life threatening.

easy to overcome.

out of proportion to the danger.

only mildly upsetting.

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