Why We Blush/Tuba Worksheets

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Why We Blush/Tuba For Google Apps

Paired text are a great resource to build genre awareness and encourage evidence-based writing. These passages are written to grab student's interest and teach them that reading is enjoyable. They are written for a grade 5 level student. There are comprehensive, compare/contrast questions and writing prompts for each text.

The non-fiction text explains why we blush.
Blushing happens when your brain senses that you’ve made a mistake or feel self-conscious. It sends a signal to your body to release adrenaline, which causes blood vessels in your face to widen. That’s why your cheeks turn red—it’s literally your body’s way of saying, Oops!
1. What causes someone to blush?
2. Why do people sweat or get hiccups when nervous?
3. What is the fight-or-flight response?
4. Why might blushing help build trust?
5. What makes blushing unique compared to other animals?

The fictional story is about David and his embarrassing incident with a tuba.
1. Why did David volunteer to play the tuba?
2. What happened during the concert?
3. How did the audience react?
4. What did David win after the concert?
5. What did David decide to do next?