Possible Consequences

Worksheet Description

This worksheet titled “PROs and CONs” is a structured activity designed to help students think through the potential outcomes of a decision by considering the positive, negative, and neutral consequences of their actions. At the top, there’s a space for the student’s name and a prompt for them to write a decision they are contemplating. Below this, the worksheet provides four numbered lines where students can list possible consequences of the decision, and next to each, there are checkboxes labeled “This is a PRO,” “This would be Neutral,” and “This is a CON.” These options allow students not just to categorize the outcomes, but also to acknowledge that some consequences may not be clearly good or bad, but neutral.

Each consequence line is followed by a space prompting students to explain their reasoning, further deepening their engagement with the decision-making process. This reflective component is critical for developing thoughtful reasoning and justifying their choices. The worksheet features an image of a student in thought, reinforcing the theme of contemplation. This tool is ideal for use in educational settings to encourage students to methodically and carefully analyze their choices, fostering essential critical thinking and decision-making skills.