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Community

Helpers

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Moments to Teach

Common Core Standards

RI.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.1.7: Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.

Community Helper Information Pages

These pages can be completed whole group

or individually. Students will use the text

and diagrams to answer questions.

Chefs

Teacher will read the passage and questions. Students will answer the questions. (RI.1.1)

Chefs cook food in restaurants. They use many things to make food for others. They use measuring cups, pots, spoons,

and bowls to create dishes from food. They wear aprons to protect their clothes from stains. Chefs work in the kitchens at restaurants, which means you probably won’t see them

when you are eating.

1. Where do chefs

work?

kitchen

tables

stores

2. Which of the following items do

chefs use?

hat

paper

spoons

3. What do chefs

prepare?

pots

food

aprons

Write your own question about the text. (RI.1.1)

Name: _________________ Date: _________ Write 3 facts about the diagram. (RI.1.7)

apron

toque

spoon

dishes

table

1

2

3

Construction Workers


Construction workers help us by building things. You might see them working on a new store or a bridge. They wear a

hard hat to protect their head. They wear an orange vest so that they are easily seen by drivers. They also put out orange traffic cones to mark off the area they are working in. They

work hard every day to create new buildings.

1. What do construction workers

wear?

hammer

hard hat

traffic cone

2. What might a construction worker

build?

car

box

bridge

3. What do they put out when they

work?

lights

traffic cones

orange vests



orange vest

hard hat

traffic cone

shirt

work pants

1

2

3

Crossing Guard


Crossing guards help students get to school safely. You will find them at crosswalks. They tell students and drivers

when it is okay to go. They use their hands and a flag to direct traffic. When a crossing guard tells you to stop, it is important that you listen. They wear an orange belt so

drivers can see them. They help keep people safe.

1. Where do you find

crossing guards?

crosswalks

parking lots

bridges

2. What do they use

to tell people to go?

shoes

lights

flags

3. What colordo

they wear?

green

orange

blue



flag

waving hand

shoes

orange belt

1

2

3

Doctors


Doctors help sick people. They check you out when you are sick. They tell you what you should do in order to get better.

They tell you which medicine is best. You go to the doctor when you are feeling bad. It is important that you listen to a doctor. Doctors need many years of college to know how to

help your body.

1. Who do doctors

help?

nurses

sick people

clowns

2. What do doctors

need?

paper

shoes

college

3. What do doctors

tell you about?

medicine

food

people



stethoscope

safe shoes

white lab coat

pants

1

2

3

Farmers


Farmers grow the food that we eat. They also raise animals on their farms. We use animals in many ways. A farmer

often works in the sun all day and must wear a hat to protect his or her head. They use tools, such as rakes and tractors, to take care of the crops and animals. On a farm,

you can find many plants and animals.

1. What do farmers raise on their

farms?

people

animals

clothing

2. What do farmers

wear?

socks

hat

rake

3. What do farmers use to take care of

things on the farm?

sun

rake

food



rake

straw hat

work boots overalls

1

2

3

Fire Fighters


Fire fighters help keep us safe. They come when people call about a fire. They drive big red fire trucks and wear bright

yellow suits. These colors help people see them. They use big water hoses to put out fires. They wear boots and jackets that protect them from the heat of the fire. They also wear

a helmet to protect their head. They help a lot of people.

1. What do fire

fighters wear?

helmets

caps

whistles

2. What color are

their uniforms?

orange

red

yellow

3. What do fie fighters use to put

out fires?

sand

snow

water



hose

red helmet

rubber boots

jacket

pants

1

2

3

Garbage Collectors


Garbage collectors help keep our streets clean. Without them, trash would pile up everywhere. They visit homes once a

week to collect the trash. You must put your trash in a trash can at the road or in a dumpster for them to collect it. They bring a large truck that collects all of the trash.

Then, it all goes to the dump.

1. What do garbage

collectors drive?

small trucks

busses

large trucks

2. Where do you need to put your

trash?

dumpster

bucket

in a pile

3. Where does the

trash go?

to your house

to the dump

to the ocean



hat

garbage can

overalls

boots

1

2

3

Mail Carriers


Mail carriers help use by delivering letters and packages to our friends. People use the mail to send messages to loved

ones. Mail carriers deliver these messages to our homes. Some mail carriers walk, while others drive a truck. Many mail carriers carry a special blue bag. Mail carriers get the

mail from the post office.

1. What do mail

carriers deliver?

letters

emails

bags

2. What do many

mail carriers carry?

shoes

blue bag

mail truck

3. How do some

mail carriers travel?

bus

skip

walk



envelope

hat

shoes

blue uniform

mail bag

1

2

3

Nurses


Nurses help doctors keep us safe. When you go to the doctor, you will probably see a nurse first. The nurse will check your

temperature and other things. They often wear a white coat to keep themselves safe. They are there to help the doctor. Nurses take notes about the patient. They share these notes

with the doctor. Nurses help keep us healthy.

1. Who do nurses

help?

doctors

police officers

soldiers

2. What will a

nurse check?

clothing

medicine

temperature

3. What do nurses

share with doctors?

white coat

notes

medicine



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2

3

cap

safe shoes white uniform

first aid kit

Pilots


Pilots fly airplanes. They help people get from place to place. Sometimes they are even members of the military. Pilots use

speakers to communicate with their passengers. They must be trained to fly through the air. They go to flight school to learn how to fly. Pilots have a very important job because

they are taking people through the air.

1. What do pilots

fly?

boats

kites

airplanes

2. Some pilots are

part of what?

airplane

military

passengers

3. What do pilots

use to communicate?

speakers

airplanes

suitcases



nametag

hat

boots

uniform

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2

3

Police Officers


Police officers help keep us safe. They often wear blue uniforms with a badge on them. They drive cop cars with

red and blue lights on top. Sometimes they even ride horses! They work hard to keep us safe on the streets and the road. They arrest criminals. They also give speeding tickets. They

are here to help us, not hurt us.

1. What do police

officers wear?

hats

shoes

uniforms

2. What do police officers sometimes

ride?

bikes

horses

elephants

3. What do police

officers give?

tickets

letters

cars



badge

hat

black shoes

uniform

shirt

pants

1

2

3

Teachers


Teachers help us learn. Everybody has known a teacher in their life. They work in schools and use many things to

teach students about different things. You will often find a smile on their face because they like working with students. They use books and paper everyday to teach students about

new things. They often to teach math and reading.

1. Who do teachers

teach?

cats

students

donkeys

2. What do teachers

use?

paper

food

animals

3. What do teachers

teach?

chalk

animals

math



chalk

chalkboard

smile

eraser

1

2

3

Soldiers


Soldiers help protect us. They are part of the military. There are five branches of the military. These include the Air

Force, Navy, Marines, Army, and Coast Guard. Some soldiers leave home to protect us. They wear uniforms. Soldiers some-times use weapons to protect us. Soldiers have a very

important job.

1. How many branches of the

military are there?

four

five

six

2. How do soldiers

help us?

protect us

save us

love us

3. What do soldiers

use to protect us?

pencils

uniforms

weapons



dog tags

hat

boots

jacket

pants

1

2

3

Veterinarians


Veterinarians help keep our pets healthy. Veterinarians are called vets for short. Some vets work with big animals, such

as horses and cows. Other vets work with small animals, like cats and dogs. Vets are like a doctor for animal. It is important that you take your pet to the vet to make sure

that it is healthy. They are there to help our pets.

1. What is a short name for a

veterinarian?

pet

vet

nurse

2. What is an example of a large

animal?

cat

horse

monkey

3. Who do pets

help?

pets

doctors

students



cat

safe shoes

white lab coat

table

1

2

3

Common Core Standards

RI.1.7: Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.

Community Helper Matching Game

Print the following pages, laminate them,

and put them in a center. Students should

match the facts to each diagram.

Chef Chefs wear

toques.

Chefs use dishes.

Chefs wear aprons.

Chefs have spoons.

Construction Worker

Construction workers wear hard hats.

Construction workers have traffic cones.

Construction workers wear orange vests.

Construction workers wear work pants.

Crossing Guard

Crossing guards carry flags.

Crossing guards wear orange belts.

Crossing guards use waving hands.

Crossing guards wear shoes.

Doctor Doctors wear

white lab coats.

Doctors use stethoscopes.

Doctors wear safe shoes.

Doctors wear pants.

Farmer Farmers have

rakes.

Farmers wear straw hats.

Farmers wear overalls.

Farmers wear work boots.

Fire Fighter

Fire fighters wear red helmets.

Fire fighters have rubber boots.

Fire fighters use a hose.

Fire fighters wear jackets.

Garbage Collector

Garbage collectors use garbage cans.

Garbage collectors wear hats.

Garbage collectors wear boots.

Garbage collectors wear overalls.

Mail Carrier

Mail carriers carry envelopes.

Mail carriers have blue uniforms.

Mail carriers have mail bags.

Mail carriers wear hats.

Nurse Nurses wear caps.

Nurses carry first aid kits.

Nurses wear safe shoes.

Nurses wear white uniforms.

Pilot Pilots wear hats.

Pilots have nametags.

Pilots wear a pair of boots.

Pilots wear a uniform.

Police Officer

Police officers have badges.

Police officers wear uniform shirts.

Police officers have hats.

Police officers wear pants.

Soldier Soldiers have

hats.

Soldiers wear dog tags.

Soldiers wear green jackets.

Soldiers have boots.

Teacher Teachers use chalkboards.

Teachers use chalk.

Teachers have erasers.

Teachers wear a smile.

Veterinarian

Vets help cats.

Vets wear safe shoes.

Vets wear white lab coats.

Vets use tables.

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