Halloween Reading Comprehension - The Science of Fear Article & Assignment
Halloween Reading Comprehension - The Science of Fear Article & Assignment: Help students explore the fascinating science behind one of the most powerful human emotions with this Halloween reading comprehension activity focused on fear. This resource features a nonfiction article that explains how fear works in the brain and body, why it’s an essential part of human survival, and how it shapes our behavior in both helpful and surprising ways. With a ready-to-use presentation, article, text-based comprehension questions, and a teacher answer key, this lesson is perfect for any science or ELA class around Halloween!
Included in This Halloween Reading Comprehension Resource on The Science of Fear:
➡️ The Science of Fear Presentation Slides: Guide your lesson with an 8-slide, PowerPoint presentation that introduces students to the biology and psychology of fear. The slides include discussion questions to spark curiosity, prompts to guide students through the reading and comprehension tasks, and a detailed answer key to support class review and discussion.
➡️ The Science of Fear Nonfiction Article: This Halloween nonfiction article explores how fear is triggered in the brain, how it affects the body, and why it’s such an important part of human survival. Students will learn about the “fight-or-flight” response, the role of the amygdala, how fear can be both real and imagined, and how people can learn or unlearn fears over time.
➡️ The Science of Fear Reading Comprehension Assignment: After reading the article, students will respond to comprehension questions that require them to return to the text for evidence. This approach helps them practice citing text evidence and deepen their understanding of how fear influences human behavior and decision-making.
➡️ Teacher Answer Key: Save time and make grading simple with a complete teacher answer key. Each question is paired with strong responses and supporting text evidence, making it easier to review answers with students and reinforce key scientific concepts during class discussions.
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