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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 7

Level 2 ⭐⭐

1 Good Choice or Bad Choice?

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

Action	Good or Bad?	Why?
Encouraging a teammate who made a mistake.
Laughing when someone falls down and gets hurt.
Asking before borrowing a friend's supplies.
Slamming a door because you're upset.

2 Choose the Best Solution

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

Problem: You want to watch TV, but it's your sibling's turn to choose the show.

A) You grab the remote and change it anyway.

B) You wait for your turn or ask to trade.

C) You complain loudly until they give in.

Best choice: Why?

Problem: You notice your friend seems sad at recess.

A) You ignore it and keep playing.

B) You ask if they're okay and offer to listen.

C) You tell other kids your friend is sad.

Best choice: Why?

3 Pros and Cons

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

Should you get a class hamster instead of a fish?

Your decision:

4 What Would You Choose?

✍️ Pick one and explain your choice.

Would you rather explore a jungle or a desert?

I would choose:

Because:

Would you rather talk to plants or talk to animals?

I would choose:

Because:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 7.

Riddle: What has one eye but cannot see?

Explain how you knew.