What makes us scared?
Vocab count: 87
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Fear is one of our most basic emotions - yet many of us choose to be scared. Why do horror films, ghost stories, and haunted houses attract millions? This lesson explores what fear does to our brain, why some people love being scared, and how fictional terror might actually help us deal with real-life anxiety.
🏫 What’s in it for the teacher?
See more special-occasion worksheets in the set of 11-occasional sheets.
Fear is one of our most basic emotions - yet many of us choose to be scared. Why do horror films, ghost stories, and haunted houses attract millions? This lesson explores what fear does to our brain, why some people love being scared, and how fictional terror might actually help us deal with real-life anxiety.
🏫 What’s in it for the teacher?
- Ready-to-use materials that save hours of lesson prep.
- A clear, step-by-step lesson structure - from warm-up to wrap-up.
- Extra practice activities and Quizlet flashcards for tricky vocabulary.
- A Black & White print-friendly version - perfect for quick photocopies.
🎓 What’s in it for the student?
- Real-life language practice instead of artificial dialogues.
- A chance to develop debating and discussion skills in English.
- Access to interactive Quizlet sets to learn vocabulary faster.
- More confidence when talking about relevant social issues.
📚 When you download the pack, you get:
- A 14-page conversation sheet
- A 15–16 page workbook for deeper practice.
- Black & White versions (sheet + workbook) for easy printing.
- Access to a ready-made Quizlet set with the key vocabulary.
🔎 What’s inside?
- Warm-up questions to kick things off.
- Video-based questions and vocabulary for multimedia practice.
- Article-based questions and vocabulary for text analysis and discussion.
- Debate prompts for pair or group argument practice.
- Wrap-up questions to review new language and reflect on ideas.
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