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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 9

Level 2 ⭐⭐

1 Good Choice or Bad Choice?

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

Action	Good or Bad?	Why?
Congratulating a classmate who won a contest.
Refusing to say sorry after hurting someone's feelings.
Following the class rules even when no one is watching.
Pushing to the front of the line at recess.

2 Choose the Best Solution

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

Problem: You realize you took the wrong backpack home by mistake.

A) You keep it and use it anyway.

B) You tell an adult and try to return it.

C) You hide it so no one notices.

Best choice: Why?

Problem: A friend wants to skip a chore and blame it on you.

A) You agree to take the blame.

B) You say no and encourage them to be honest.

C) You get mad and stop being friends.

Best choice: Why?

3 Pros and Cons

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

Should you start a lemonade stand this summer?

Your decision:

4 What Would You Choose?

✍️ Pick one and explain your choice.

Would you rather visit ancient Egypt or the future?

I would choose:

Because:

Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?

I would choose:

Because:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 9.

Riddle: What has a neck but no head?

Explain how you knew.