True Peer Choices

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5 and 6 as they read an informational text about real-life peer pressure scenarios and reflect on thoughtful decision-making. Through close reading, comprehension, self-reflection, values-based thinking, and written responses, students explore how choices are influenced by peers and how to stay true to personal beliefs under pressure.

Learning Goals

• Reading Informational Text (Grades 5-6) – Students analyze a nonfiction passage and identify key details, examples, and messages about peer pressure.
• Reflective Writing Skills – Learners respond to prompts that connect the text to their own experiences, thoughts, and values.
• Ethical Decision-Making – Students examine how thinking ahead and considering consequences supports responsible choices.
• Social-Emotional Growth – The activity builds self-management skills and confidence in handling challenging peer situations.

Learning Benefits

• Teacher-Designed Resource – Created by educators with developmentally appropriate content and clear structure.
• Easy to Implement – Ideal for ELA lessons, SEL blocks, health units, or independent work.
• Supports Diverse Learners – Combines reading comprehension with personal reflection to engage different learning styles.
• Real-Life Connections – Uses relatable scenarios to help students apply skills beyond the classroom.

This peer pressure worksheet helps students strengthen reading comprehension, reflective writing, ethical reasoning, and self-awareness through meaningful nonfiction text. By connecting real stories to personal decision-making, students learn how to pause, evaluate choices, and act in line with their values. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource promotes thoughtful discussion, responsible behavior, and confidence in navigating peer influence.

This worksheet is part of our Dealing with Peer Pressure Worksheets collection.