Why Feelings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to guide students through a critical evaluation of an idea by breaking it down into its constituent parts. The first box prompts students to state the idea they wish to challenge. The following boxes ask them to distinguish between the facts supporting the idea, their personal feelings about it, and any assumptions they may be making. The final box is a space for students to refine or reframe the idea based on their analysis.

The worksheet is teaching students how to conduct a thorough critique of an idea by separating objective information from subjective responses and implicit biases. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and questioning the underlying assumptions that can shape one’s understanding and opinion. Through this process, students learn the value of reflection and the importance of grounding their ideas in factual evidence. The exercise is aimed at enhancing their ability to think critically and to develop well-reasoned and balanced perspectives.