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Help students explore the real-world consequences of decision-making through this powerful informational text article about drunk driving.
This resource encourages critical reading, empathy, and discussion, while strengthening comprehension skills with meaningful activities and writing prompts.

✅ What’s Included:

• Informational text article: "How He Drove Drunk, Someone Died"
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding ✏️
• Vocabulary activity to support academic language development
• Short writing prompt focusing on personal reflection and real-world connections
• Extension activity encouraging students to create public safety messages
• Full answer key for quick and easy grading ✔️
• PDF and editable Word formats for classroom flexibility

✅ Skills Covered:

• Reading comprehension of nonfiction informational text
• Analyzing cause and effect
• Identifying author's purpose and tone
• Critical thinking and personal reflection

✅ Perfect For:

• ELA informational text units
• Health or driver's education tie-ins
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) activities
• Test prep and nonfiction practice
• Sub plans or independent assignments ‍

✅ Why Teachers Love It:

• Real-world relevance keeps students engaged
• Easy to integrate into multiple subject areas (ELA, Health, SEL)
• Encourages meaningful classroom discussions
• No prep needed — print and go!

✅ Bonus Teaching Ideas:

• Public Awareness Campaign: Students design posters, flyers, or social media posts warning against drunk driving.
• Debate: Students hold a class debate about whether the penalties for drunk driving should be more severe.
• Creative Writing: Students write a short story imagining the long-term impact on both the driver and the victim’s family.

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