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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 3

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: Maya wants to stay up late to finish a movie, but her mom says it's already past bedtime.

First person's perspective	Second person's perspective
How does Maya feel?	Why does Mom want Maya to go to bed?
What does Maya want?	What does Mom 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
Students should get to pick their own class projects.
Everyone should try a new hobby every year.
Screen time limits are a good idea for kids.
Trying your best matters more than winning.

3 Different Points of View

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

Event: A surprise pop quiz was announced in class.

Person	How do they feel? Why?
A student who studied hard the night before
A student who forgot to study
A teacher checking understanding
A parent hoping for a good grade

4 Write Both Sides

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

Topic: Should students be allowed to retake tests if they don't do well?

👍 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 3.

Riddle: I have keys but no locks. What am I?

Explain how you knew.