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Critical Thinking – Comparing Perspectives

Critical Thinking · Level 3 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · CCSS: RL.3.6, SL.3.1d · Practice Set 2

Level 3 ⭐⭐⭐

Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Two Sides of a Story

👀 Read the situation. Think about how EACH person feels.

Situation: Leo wants to play video games, but his dad says he has to finish his chores first.

First person's perspective	Second person's perspective
How does Leo feel?	Why does Dad want the chores done first?
What does Leo want?	What does Dad want?

A good compromise would be:

2 Agree or Disagree?

🤝 Read each statement. Do you agree or disagree? Give a REASON.

Statement	Agree/Disagree	My Reason
Kids should be allowed to choose their own bedtime.
Everyone should learn to cook at least one meal.
Field trips should happen more often.
It's okay to change your mind about something.

3 Different Points of View

🔄 The same event can look different depending on who's seeing it!

Event: A big school assembly was announced for Friday.

Person	How do they feel? Why?
A student who dislikes public speaking
A teacher who organized the assembly
A parent who has to arrange a ride
A younger sibling who wants to come watch

4 Write Both Sides

✍️ Pick a topic and write one reason FOR and one reason AGAINST.

Topic: Should students be allowed to choose their own seats in class?

👍 FOR (Yes, because…)	👎 AGAINST (No, because…)

My own opinion:

4 Explain Your Reasoning (SBA Practice)

On the state test, you need to explain HOW you think, not just WHAT you think. Practice explaining your reasoning clearly.

Question: Choose one perspective from the activity above. Why might a reasonable person disagree with it? Explain the strongest argument for the OTHER side.

My answer:

How I figured it out (explain step by step):

How I know my answer makes sense:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 2.

Riddle: The more you take away from me, the larger I become. What am I?

Explain how you knew.