Fears and Phobia Check for Understanding

TEKS 6.6C

The author included the section "What Causes Phobias? to--

• express that it is important to overcome fears

• explain that getting stung by a bee is dangerous

• convince readers that there's nothing wrong with a phobia

• describe what happen when people become afraid

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

TEKS 6.5F Inference

In paragraph 27, the writer includes specific information on dog phobias to --

• describe a physical reaction to fear

• persuade readers to seek help for their fears

• give a specific example of how a fear can be overcome

• show that some fears can be unnecessary

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

TEKS 6.6C

Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

• Adults enjoy the excitement that fear provides.

• Fears can be overcome with help and support.

• Phobias are the results of a single event.

• Children are frightened by unfamiliar things.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

TEKS 6.9B

Which subheading indicates that its subsection will focus on a specific population?

• Fears During Childhood

• Fears People Have

• How Fear Works

• What is Fear?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

TEKS 6.2C

Read this sentence from paragraph 9 of the selection.

People fear things or situations that makes them feel unsafe or unsure.

What does the word unsafe mean as used in this sentence?

• Not certain

• in danger

• Guarded

• Misunderstood

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4