Why Wear a Helmet?

Listen for the reasons.

Listen to the text

Your teacher reads the text. Listen for the reasons.

1You should wear a helmet when you ride a bike. Here are two reasons.

2First, a helmet keeps your head safe. If you fall, the helmet takes the bump instead of your head.

3Second, many helmets are bright. A bright helmet helps other people see you.

4So put on your helmet every time you ride. Stay safe and be seen.

Your teacher reads each question. Circle your answer.

What does the author want you to do?

Question 1 optionsA. Ride a bike to school each day.B. Wear a helmet on every bike ride.C. Buy a new bike with bright paint.

Which is a reason the author gives?

Question 2 optionsA. A helmet makes your bike go fast.B. A helmet is easy to find in a store.C. A helmet keeps your head safe.

Listen to paragraph 2. Circle the sentence that tells what happens if you fall.

Use the word bank. Write the missing word from paragraph 2.

If you fall, the helmet takes the instead of your head.

Your teacher reads each question. Think about the text.

Listen to paragraph 3. Why is a bright helmet good?

Question 5 optionsA. Other people can see you.B. It helps you ride faster.C. It helps you find your bike.

Is it what the author wants, or a reason why? Sort the cards.

How many reasons does the author give?

Question 7 optionsA. oneB. twoC. four

Tell one reason the author gives for wearing a helmet.