Intro
What is a clown?
To some people, a clown is a happy, funny person in a wig. Clowns are harmless. They work at the circus and at parties, and they only want to make you laugh.
Other people think a clown in a wig and face paint is not hilarious. To these people, clowns are creepy and bad. If someone is very afraid of clowns, they have a clown phobia.
Vocab
Example That new Adam Sandler movie is hilarious! I loved it! I laughed during the whole movie!
Example I heard these creepy noises last night. Do you think it might have been a ghost?
Example Ellen broke up with Chris but he keeps calling her and begging her to take him back. It's kind of creepy.
Example Be careful when you leave because there are a lot of creepy people in this area.
Quiz
Discussion
Do you have a phobia of something? What do you think is creepy?