 Read “Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?

” As you read, highlight unknown

words in green. Highlight key passages that you want to re-visit.

In the margins of your text, answer the following questions:

 In paragraph 3, highlight details that the author uses to describe why
different people react to fear in different ways. Why does the author
include these details?
 In paragraph 4, highlight key details that describes what happens when we
experience fear. What can you infer about these details?
 On page 93, use context clues to define stimulus, dissonance, and cognitive.
 In paragraph 12, highlight details that describe people’s responses to
Barnum’s American Museum. Why might the author have included these
details?

On a separate piece of paper:

 Answer comprehension questions on page 95 #1-4.
 #5. Reread paragraph 6. How can fear be both “innate” and “learned”?
 #6-8. Work with your group to share passages that you highlighted as
relevant. Take turns presenting your passages. Write down 3 relevant
passages and come to a conclusion as to the importance of these passages.
 #9. What has this selection taught you about portrayals of fear?

 Using a dictionary, go back and define (in the margins) your green words.
 On page 97 read Analyze Craft and Structure: Speaker’s Claims and
Evidence
 Fill in the following chart with regards to Dr. Margee Kerr’s claims:

CLAIM EVIDENCE
Some people enjoy fear because the
natural high of the fight-or-flight
response feels great.

Not everyone enjoys being afraid.

Being scared is only fun when we

recognize it’s not “real.”

Much of the appeal of scaring

ourselves stems from our fascination
with death.

 Fill in the chart on page 98 regarding scientific and technical diction. Then,
ask for a stamp.