Level 2 • Lesson 36 — Write About a Community Helper

Objective

I can write a short paragraph about a community helper (like a teacher, firefighter, nurse, or postal worker) using: a topic sentence, 2–3 detail sentences that fit the topic, and a closing sentence.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser
Ruled paper or tablet
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Pick one helper and stay on that topic. Add details about what they do, tools they use, and how they help.

Mini-lesson — Plan: Topic → Details → Closing

Choose the helper: teacher, firefighter, nurse, postal worker, police officer, bus driver, etc.
Topic sentence: Name who they are and your main idea. Example: “Firefighters keep our town safe.”
Two or three details: What do they do? What tools or places do they use? Why is it important?
Closing sentence: Wrap up your idea. Example: “That’s why firefighters are important helpers.”
Flow: Use simple connectors like first, next, finally or because.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a tiny paragraph (4 sentences) about one helper you choose:

Key words: topic, detail, closing, because, tools
Example outline (Firefighter):
1. Topic: Firefighters keep our town safe.
2. Detail: They use hoses and ladders to stop fires.
3. Detail: They teach families about safety.
4. Closing: That is why firefighters are important helpers.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Clear Sentences for a Helper Paragraph

Drag the chips into the slots to make clear sentences that could fit your paragraph. Keep punctuation at the end.

Teachershelpstudentslearneachday.

Firefightersusehosesandladderstostopfires.

Nursescheckpatientsandgivecarekindly.

Postalworkersbringlettersandpackagestohomes.

Policeofficerskeeppeoplesafeandanswercalls.

Busdriverstakechildrentoschooleachmorning.

Becausehelpersworktogetherourtownrunswell.

FirstInamethehelperthenIadddetails.

NextIexplaintoolsorplacestheyuse.

FinallyIendwithastrongclosingsentence.

Mytopicsentencetellswhothehelperis.

Detailsentencesgivereasonsandexamples.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Which is a topic sentence for this lesson?

The ladder is very tall. Firefighters keep people safe in our town. I saw a truck today.

2) How many detail sentences should you aim for?

1 5 2–3

3) Which is a good detail for a nurse paragraph?

Nurses check patients and help them feel better. My shoes are blue. Pizza tastes great.

4) Which sentence stays on topic for postal workers?

The beach has soft sand. They bring letters and packages to homes. Dogs can bark loudly.

5) Best order for a paragraph:

Details → Topic → Closing Closing → Details → Topic Topic → Details → Closing

6) Which connector helps paragraphs flow?

next zebra yesterday

7) Choose the sentence that gives a reason.

They wear hats. Bus drivers help because they take kids safely to school. The bus is big.

8) Pick the best topic sentence for “Police Officers”.

Finally, we eat lunch. I like blue plates. Police officers help keep people safe.

9) Which is a strong closing?

That is why teachers are important helpers. The marker is red. Yesterday was rainy.

10) A sentence that doesn’t fit the topic should be…

kept for color removed or revised shouted

11) Which shows a detail?

I like helpers. Helpers exist. The firefighter checks the alarm and teaches safety.

12) Best connector to end a paragraph:

finally sandwich banana

13) Which belongs in a paragraph about “Nurses”?

The park has swings. Nurses take temperatures and answer questions. My cat likes naps.

14) When reading aloud, check…

if it rhymes if letters are huge if all sentences fit the topic and flow

15) Which order makes sense?

First, Next, Finally Finally, First, Next Next, First, Finally

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear topic sentence names the helper 2–3 detail sentences that stay on topic Closing sentence wraps up the idea Simple connectors used (first, next, finally; and, because)

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write about a helper with topic, details, and closing 🙂 I need more practice adding good details 😅 It was tricky to choose details

I will practice…

Planning Topic → Details → Closing Using simple connectors (first, next, finally) Reading aloud to check flow

Lesson 36: Write About a Community Helper