High School Reading Comprehension + Paragraph Writing Lesson: Free PDF Download

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Lesson: “Rooster Fighting: Cultural Rite or Cruel Injustice?

Reading Lexile Range: 1200-1300

Engaging, Ready-to-Use Lesson Plan: Ethics, Traditions & Critical Thinking

Save 8+ hours of planning with this 20-page, ready-to-use lesson plan designed to spark critical thinking, ethical discussions, and analytical writing in your high school ELA classroom.

✅ High-Interest Nonfiction Text – “Rooster Fighting: Cultural Rite or Cruel Injustice?” (Lexile 1200-1300)
✅ Deep Reading Comprehension – Thought-provoking questions that challenge students to analyze tradition, ethics, and cultural perceptions
✅ Structured Writing Support – Engaging paragraph prompts with step-by-step writing guides, exemplar responses, and a rubric
✅ Multimedia Enrichment – Related videos to enhance learning and spark discussion

Perfect for:
✔ ELA Grades 9-10 (Aligned with CCSS)
✔ 90-Minute Lesson Plans for critical reading & writing
✔ Sub Plans, Ethics Units, or Animal Rights Discussions

What’s Included:

📖 Nonfiction Text: “Rooster Fighting: Cultural Rite or Cruel Injustice?” (pgs. 2-4)
📚 Reading Comprehension Questions (pgs. 5-9) + Answer Key (pg. 10)
🎥 Related Videos (pg. 11)
📝 Paragraph Prompts & Structure Guides (pgs. 12-14)
✍ Exemplar Paragraphs (pgs. 15-16)
📊 Paragraph Rubric (pg. 17)
📅 Lesson Plans for a 90-Minute Class (pgs. 18-19)

👉 Get your students thinking deeply about the ethics of traditions and the value of living beings!

📥 Instant Download – Ready to Teach Today!

This lesson pairs beautifully with "The Lottery" lesson plan, available HERE