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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 8

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: Kai wants to watch TV right after school, but their grandmother thinks homework should come first.

First person's perspective	Second person's perspective
How does Kai feel?	Why does the grandmother want homework done first?
What does Kai want?	What does the grandmother 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
TV time should be earned after finishing responsibilities.
Grandparents' advice is usually worth listening to.
Kids should have a say in their daily schedule.
It's good to take breaks between tasks.

3 Different Points of View

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

Event: The neighborhood announced a new rule limiting how late kids can play outside.

Person	How do they feel? Why?
A kid who loves playing outside after dinner
A parent worried about safety after dark
A neighbor who values a quiet evening
A city council member setting the rule

4 Write Both Sides

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

Topic: Should kids be allowed to choose their own curfew on weekends?

👍 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 8.

Riddle: What can you catch but not throw?

Explain how you knew.