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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 5

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: Zoe wants to get a puppy, but her parents say the family isn't ready for the responsibility yet.

First person's perspective	Second person's perspective
How does Zoe feel?	Why do the parents think the family isn't ready?
What does Zoe want?	What do the parents 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
Every family should have a pet.
Chores should be shared equally among family members.
Saving allowance is smarter than spending it right away.
It's important to keep promises, even small ones.

3 Different Points of View

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

Event: The class was told the field trip to the zoo got cancelled due to weather.

Person	How do they feel? Why?
A student who was very excited to see the animals
A teacher who had planned the trip for months
A parent chaperone who took the day off work
A zoo worker who prepared a special tour

4 Write Both Sides

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

Topic: Should students be allowed to bring their own snacks on field trips?

👍 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 5.

Riddle: What gets wetter the more it dries?

Explain how you knew.