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Sleep Paralysis: A Waking Nightmare DIRECTIONS: Complete the following items after you finish your first read.

1. What is sleep paralysis? Sleep paralysis most often occurs in people who have narcolepsy or sleep apnea, but it can affect anyone. Episodes involve not being able to speak or move while falling asleep or upon waking. This usually lasts one or two minutes, and is often frightening.

2. Roughly how many people are affected by sleep paralysis at some point in their lives? Victims of "Old Hag Syndrome" awake to find that they cannot move, even though they can see, hear, feel and smell. There is sometimes the feeling of a great weight on the chest and the sense that there is a sinister or evil presence in the room.

3. Why does the author mention Lori Ball? He says that she knew about her conditions but it made it much more terrifying, she said that she tries to scream but she can't, she also said that she feels panic, entrapment, and desperation. 4. To confirm your understanding, write a summary of “Sleep Paralysis: A Waking Nightmare.” Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. 1 © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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RESEARCH Research to Clarify Choose at least one unfamiliar detail from the text. Briefly research that detail. In what way does the information you learned shed light on an aspect of the selection?

Research to Explore Choose something from the text that interests you and formulate a

research question.

DIRECTIONS: Respond to these questions. Use textual evidence to support your

responses. 1. (a) Cause and Effect What does the author say causes a person’s muscles to

go limp when he or she is dreaming? What effect does a person’s muscles going limp have on him or her? (b) Explain What does the author say is supposed to happen when a person wakes up or stops dreaming?

You may experience cataplexy when you feel a strong emotion or emotional sensation. This can include crying, laughing, or feeling angry. You may find yourself falling over or losing control over your facial expressions.

2. (a) Identify Along with an inability to move, what are some additional symptoms

of sleep paralysis? (b) Synthesize What is the connection between the information the author provides about “Old Hag syndrome” and the information about a person having difficulty in breathing when experiencing sleep paralysis?

● an inability to move the body when falling asleep or on waking, lasting for seconds or several minutes. ● being consciously awake. ● being unable to speak during the episode. ● having hallucinations and sensations that cause fear.

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4. Compare and Contrast In what way does the author say Lori Ball’s condition is

similar to and different from other people’s sleep paralysis?

Lovi Ball’s sleep paralysis is different because she lasts longer when she has it she can't scream or do anything.

5. Essential Question: What is the allure of fear? What have you learned about the

allure of fear from reading this selection?

The allure of fear generally refers to how humans might seek out scary situations. People go to haunted houses or see scary movies because they want to be afraid. The allure of fear can also be used to make a greater point on a larger societal issue....