Different Lenses

This worksheet introduces students to the concept of bias and perspective in informational texts. It presents two short passages describing the same protest from a police perspective and a protester’s perspective. Students answer comprehension and analysis questions that guide them to compare language choices, tone, and omitted details. Through this activity, learners explore how word choice and point of view influence meaning and reader perception. The worksheet fosters media literacy, critical reading, and awareness of bias in reporting events.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Point of View and Perspective

English Language Arts – Identifying Bias and Author’s Tone

English Language Arts – Comparing and Contrasting Informational Texts

English Language Arts – Evaluating Word Choice and Meaning

This worksheet is part of our Grade 7 Reading Comprehension collection.