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Facing Fears: Together or Alone?

PicoBuddyLower ElementaryOpinion / Argumentative1 min read

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Feeling Scared

Sometimes, things can make you feel scared. Maybe it's the dark, or a loud noise, or trying something new. It's okay to feel scared. Everyone does sometimes.

Ask for Help

When you feel scared, you can ask a friend for help. A friend can hold your hand when it's dark. A friend can tell you it's okay when there's a loud noise. Friends can try new things with you. It can feel good to have someone with you when you are scared. It's brave to ask for help.

Be Brave by Yourself

Sometimes, you might want to be brave by yourself. You can take a deep breath and tell yourself it's okay. You can try to be strong even if you are scared. It can feel good to do something hard all by yourself. It's brave to try by yourself.

Which is Braver?

Is it braver to ask a friend to help you, or to try by yourself? Both are brave! It's okay to ask for help. It's also okay to try by yourself. The best thing to do is to do what feels right for you. Be brave in your own way!

Glossary
Scared:
Feeling fear or worry about something.
Brave:
Being strong and not afraid, even when something is hard.
Friend:
Someone you like and have fun with.
breath:
The air that you take into your body and let back out.
strong:
Having power in your body or feeling tough inside when things are hard.
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“Facing Fears: Together or Alone?” is a opinion / argumentative reading passage about Facing Fears, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (195 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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