Lesson Plan - To the Rescue

Watch a Video
Watch the video “The Safety Challenge,” then discuss: If you experienced these situations, what choices would you make? What other situations can you think of that would require making a smart safety choice?

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

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• paramedics

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think of a time they were in an emergency situation and ask them to reflect on how they reacted.

1. Choose two of the kids described in the article. Identify one way their experiences were similar and one way their experiences were different.
Sample response: Kaliyah Harrington and Jake Salas King both stepped in to try to save other people’s lives and were able to think clearly during the emergencies they experienced. One difference is that Kaliyah learned about fire safety at school, while Jake learned the Heimlich maneuver at home.
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2. What steps did Bridon, Christian, and Sam take to save Brad Hassig?
First, Bridon and Sam jumped into the pool and pulled Hassig out of the water. Then Bridon started CPR. At the same time, Christian ran for help. He flagged down a car and told the driver to call 911.
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3. How do the illustrations on these pages support the article?
The illustrations show specific steps you can take if you ever see or smell smoke, see someone choking, or see someone who is drowning. The illustrations make it easier for readers to respond in emergency situations the way Kaliyah, Jake, Bridon, Sam, and Christian did.
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Featured Skill: Paired Text
The skill builder “What to Know About 911” provides an additional text to pair with the cover article. Questions call on students to synthesize what they’ve learned about emergencies.
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