Critical Fill-ins

This worksheet asks students to read a passage about a school garden debate and fill in blanks that require higher-order thinking. Instead of simply recalling information, learners must evaluate ideas, make inferences, and draw conclusions supported by the passage. The blanks are intentionally open-ended, encouraging critical reasoning rather than direct copying. After completing the fill-ins, students explain the reasoning behind at least one answer, reinforcing metacognition and decision-making. The activity helps students understand differing viewpoints, weighing pros and cons presented in the debate. It supports deeper engagement with informational texts by prompting analysis of arguments and implications. This worksheet strengthens comprehension skills while promoting thoughtful interpretation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Inferencing and Higher-Order Thinking

English Language Arts – Drawing Conclusions from Informational Texts

English Language Arts – Argument and Idea Analysis

English Language Arts – Text-Based Reasoning and Evidence Use

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