Two-Perspective Reading

In this worksheet, students read two contrasting opinion pieces-one praising small AI models and one praising big AI models. Each piece presents different strengths, such as efficiency, portability, and cost for small models versus accuracy, advanced reasoning, and multilingual capabilities for big models. Students list the key arguments made for each model type, reinforcing their ability to identify main ideas and supporting details. They then answer reflection questions that require forming and defending their own opinions using evidence from the text. This activity deepens critical-thinking skills by exposing students to multiple viewpoints and asking them to evaluate each perspective. It also strengthens reading comprehension and digital literacy by helping students understand practical trade-offs in technology.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Arguments and Supporting Evidence

English Language Arts – Comparing and Contrasting Texts

English Language Arts – Opinion Writing and Justification

Technology Education – Understanding Model Strengths and Use Cases

Digital Literacy – Evaluating Multiple Perspectives on Technology

This worksheet is part of our Small AI Models vs. Big AI Models Worksheets collection.