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Critical Thinking – Decision Making

Critical Thinking · Level 2 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · CCSS: SL.2.1, W.2.1 · Practice Set 10

Level 2 ⭐⭐

1 Good Choice or Bad Choice?

👍👎 Read each action. Write GOOD or BAD and explain why.

Action	Good or Bad?	Why?
Letting a classmate go first because they're in a hurry.
Rolling your eyes when a teacher gives instructions.
Practicing an instrument even when it's hard at first.
Ripping up someone else's artwork on purpose.

2 Choose the Best Solution

💡 Read the problem. Choose the BEST solution and explain why.

Problem: You're not sure if a joke you want to tell might hurt someone's feelings.

A) You tell it anyway without thinking.

B) You think about how it might make others feel first.

C) You tell it to make people laugh no matter what.

Best choice: Why?

Problem: You see litter on the classroom floor that isn't yours.

A) You step over it and ignore it.

B) You pick it up and throw it away.

C) You tell everyone not to touch it.

Best choice: Why?

3 Pros and Cons

⚖️ Think about the GOOD things (pros) and BAD things (cons) of each choice.

Should you switch from playing soccer to playing basketball?

Your decision:

4 What Would You Choose?

✍️ Pick one and explain your choice.

Would you rather live in outer space or under the sea?

I would choose:

Because:

Would you rather control fire or control water?

I would choose:

Because:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 10.

Riddle: What kind of room has no doors or windows?

Explain how you knew.