October 4th, 2019 The Great Gatsby by: F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Getting Help with your Health

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Level#1

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you.

1. What may you sometimes feel?






2. What might be wrong with you?






3. What might you feel all the time?








Level#2

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you. Sources of help for good health include your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic. Both of these sources can take care of most basic health needs that you might have. Specialist, are doctors who treat only certain illnesses that your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic does not or cannot treat. Dentists, are doctors who care for the health of teeth and gums. Psychiatrists or psychologists are doctors who treat mental and emotional problems. Hospitals provide a wide variety of healthcare services; are always open and can handle emergencies, and have rooms where patients can stay overnight.

1. What might you sometimes feel, and what physical and emotional problems could you be dealing with?






2. What might you need help with if you are feeling sad or angry all the time, and who should you talk to first if you have a health question or problem?






3. Who else could you talk to to get advice from if you had a health question or problem?









Level#3

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you. Sources of help for good health include your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic. Both of these sources can take care of most basic health needs that you might have. Specialist, are doctors who treat only certain illnesses that your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic does not or cannot treat. Dentists, are doctors who care for the health of teeth and gums. Psychiatrists or psychologists are doctors who treat mental and emotional problems. Hospitals provide a wide variety of healthcare services; are always open and can handle emergencies, and have rooms where patients can stay overnight. Many illnesses can be cured or controlled with medicines. If you are sick or hurt, your doctor  may write you a prescription, which is an order for medicine. People can buy some types of medicines with a doctor's order, such as aspirin and cough syrup. They are called over the counter medicines, or OTCs. Medicines come with directions on the label. The directions explain how much and how often to take the medicine. Medicines also have warning labels that tell you about possible side effects. If you have any questions, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

1. Explain what you may feel, with regard to your health, and describe two possible causes that may have you feeling this way.

2. Explain who to talk to first if you have a health question or problem, and who could you also ask for advice.

3. Describe where you can get help with your health, and what type of help is provided.

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