Parade Perspectives

This critical thinking and writing worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they examine the environmental impact of Mardi Gras celebrations through multiple perspectives. By researching sustainability concerns alongside the importance of cultural tradition, learners practice argument writing, evidence-based reasoning, and civic awareness while developing respect for differing viewpoints and informed decision-making.

Learning Goals

• Argumentative Writing (Grades 5-7) – Guides students in writing clear arguments that present claims, reasons, and supporting evidence.
• Critical Thinking and Evaluation – Encourages analysis of complex issues involving environmental responsibility and cultural practices.
• Research and Evidence Use – Supports gathering and applying relevant information to defend multiple perspectives.
• Civic Awareness and Responsibility – Helps students consider how communities balance tradition, celebration, and environmental impact.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary and middle school ELA and social studies standards.
• Balanced Perspective Approach – Requires students to examine both sides of an issue before forming a personal conclusion.
• Real-World Relevance – Connects writing and research skills to contemporary environmental and cultural discussions.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for writing workshops, debates, project-based learning, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students move beyond simple opinions to thoughtfully evaluate real-world issues affecting communities. By considering sustainability and tradition together, learners strengthen argument writing, critical reasoning, and civic understanding. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides meaningful practice in respectful debate, research-based writing, and informed perspective-taking.

This worksheet is part of our Mardi Gras collection.