Post #3: Look for the Reason

Working with a partner, brainstorm reasons for each of the following puzzling phenomena. Write a list of two or three for each. Then, on your own,  choose one topic and reason and write a paragraph illustrating your claim with explanations and examples.

1. Some people join cults because...
2. Some people fall in love with serial killers because...
3. People like to stare at fires because...
4. Children are more likely to laugh at slapstick comedy than adults because...
5. People collect things like beer mugs, ceramic dolls, and owls because...