Think Critically

1. How many people are in the helicopter

pilot’s crew?

2. What tells you that this story is a

Readers’ Theater?

3. Did you think the people in the small boat would

be rescued?

4. What were the different emergencies that the

reporters learned about?

5. Would you like to ride in a helicopter? Why or

why not?

Social Studies
Write a Paragraph Write a paragraph about the different kinds
of emergencies that might call for rescue helicopters.

School-Home Connection Share Rescue

Helicopter with a family member. Talk about what
to do in an emergency.

Word Count: 414

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