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A Paramedic's Day

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A Paramedic's Day

Once upon a time, in a town like yours, lived a brave helper named Pam. Pam was a paramedic. A paramedic helps people who are hurt or sick.

Pam’s day starts early. She puts on her special uniform. It helps people know she is there to help. She checks her big truck, the ambulance. It has lights and sirens! It also has everything she needs to help people feel better.

When the phone rings at the station, Pam and her partner jump into the ambulance. Someone needs their help! They drive very fast, but very safely, to where they are needed. When they get there, Pam uses her tools to find out what’s wrong. She might listen to a heart or help someone breathe.

Pam and her partner help the person into the ambulance. They drive to the hospital so a doctor can help even more. Pam feels good when she helps people. Being a paramedic is hard work, but it’s also very important. Pam loves her job because she makes a big difference!

Glossary
Paramedic:
A person who helps people who are hurt or sick.
Ambulance:
A special truck that takes people to the hospital.
Hospital:
A place where doctors and nurses help people feel better.
uniform:
A special set of clothes that people wear for a specific job.
sirens:
Loud noisemakers on emergency vehicles that warn people to clear the way.
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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary

“A Paramedic's Day” is a fiction reading passage about Community Helpers, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (177 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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What reading level is “A Paramedic's Day”?

It’s written for Lower Elementary — a fiction text about Community Helpers, about a 1-minute read (177 words).

What’s included with this passage?

An illustrated reading passage, a glossary of key terms, comprehension questions with an answer key, and an interactive quiz.

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