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Community Helpers: Police Officers & Firefighters Worksheet

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  • 1
Standards
  • RI.1.3
  • RI.1.10
  • RI.1.9
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About the Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet,, titled "Community Helpers," is designed to help students learn about the important roles played by police officers and firefighters in our communities. This engaging resource encourages reading comprehension and critical thinking skills while exploring the similarities and differences between these two essential professions.

This interactive and printable worksheet, presents a short, informative passage about police officers and firefighters, highlighting their responsibilities, equipment, and the vital services they provide. Students are then prompted to answer two thought-provoking questions that require them to analyze and compare the roles of these community helpers.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, your child will:

  • Develop reading comprehension skills by engaging with informative text.
  • Enhance critical thinking abilities by identifying similarities and differences between police officers and firefighters.
  • Gain knowledge about the important roles and duties of community helpers.
  • Appreciate the valuable contributions of police officers and firefighters to society.

Learning Outcomes

The specific learning outcomes for this worksheet are:

Cognitive:

  • Recall and understand the responsibilities of police officers and firefighters.
  • Compare and contrast the roles and equipment used by these community helpers.

Psychomotor:

  • Practice reading and comprehension skills.
  • Develop the ability to express thoughts and ideas in written form.

Affective:

  • Cultivate an appreciation for the vital services provided by community helpers.
  • Foster a sense of respect and gratitude towards those who serve and protect our communities.

Interpersonal/Social:

  • Engage in discussions about the roles and responsibilities of community helpers.
  • Share personal experiences or observations related to police officers and firefighters.

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Common Core Standards Covered

RI.1.10
With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade 1.
RI.1.3
Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
RI.1.9
Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

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